Helion's Fusion Pitch to OpenAI: Sam Altman's High-Stakes Power Play
Everyone figured AI's energy crunch would force deals with nukes or renewables. Now Sam Altman's fusion darling Helion is whispering sweet gigawatts to OpenAI—promising the holy grail by 2030.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Helion in early talks to supply OpenAI with up to 50GW of fusion power by 2035.
- Requires building 8,000 reactors—unprecedented scale with massive risks.
- Altman's dual role in fusion and AI raises conflict flags despite recusals.
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Originally reported by TechCrunch - AI
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