Two startups are betting that America’s nuclear waste can be fuel for the future. (Axios)
Oklo, backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, announced plans for a $1.68B fuel recycling hub in Tennessee, starting with a first-of-its-kind facility to turn used fuel into feedstock for its Aurora “fast” reactor.
Curio said several DOE labs validated its recycling tech. It’s preparing for scale-up to bring the process to market within a few years.