U.S. reviving large-scale nuclear construction

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The U.S. is reviving large-scale nuclear construction, backing Westinghouse to build up to eight AP1000 reactors as electricity demand surges with AI.

Despite past multibillion-dollar overruns, the $80 billion plan aims to restore U.S. nuclear leadership by standardizing designs and accelerating timelines, though experts say key project details remain unclear. Read more from The Wall Street Journal