Google on Monday announced plans to purchase nuclear power to operate data centres in the age of power-hungry artificial intelligence (AI), following in the footsteps of Microsoft. The tech giant said it is planning to bring California-based Kairos Power’s first small modular reactors (SMR) online “quickly and safely by 2030, followed by additional reactor deployments through 2035.” “Overall, this deal will enable up to 500 MW of new 24/7 carbon-free power to U.S. electricity grids and help more communities benefit from clean and affordable nuclear power,” Google manager Michael Terrell said i…