In recent energy discussions, the United States is considering increasing uranium imports from Namibia as global electricity demand surges, particularly driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure. Officials view uranium as a strategic resource that could support expanding nuclear energy capacity needed to power large-scale AI data centers. According to diplomatic signals, nuclear power is gaining renewed attention as governments look for stable, low-carbon energy sources to meet rising computational demands. The rapid growth of hyperscale data centers has intensified concerns about long-term energy security, pushing policymakers to reassess nuclear fuel supply chains.
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