Sam Altman backed a SPAC that merged with Oklo, whose technology is noted for its potential to power AI data centers.
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Updated Sep 9
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What happened
Sam Altman backed a SPAC that merged with Oklo, whose technology is noted for its potential to power AI data centers.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Sam Altman's backing of Oklo's SPAC links the energy company directly to the AI sector.1 source
Sam Altman and Oklo are co-developing cooling systems for AI data centers.1 source
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Oklo is building its first powerhouse and has announced potential partnerships with big tech names, including Meta, while awaiting NRC approval.Also in this story
- Oklo signed an MOU with ABB on August 30, 2025, to advance electrification and automation projects.
- Cameco holds a majority stake in a mine, furthering the nuclear industry's reliance on resources and partnerships.
- Oklo and Idaho National Laboratory announced a strategic partnership project to use AI technologies for advanced reactor design.
The entities involved
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Oklo
American nuclear startup company
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Sam Altman
American venture capitalist
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OpenAI
American artificial intelligence research organization
- Leaders call for international cooperation on AI risks, tech leaders call for oversight, and the CMA proposes stricter search engine choice requirements.
- Experts, including Dario Amodei at Cornell University, warned about the power and limits of AI, specifically citing risks of AI taking control of the internet.
Related events
- Oklo's Small Modular Reactors are required to provide power for SpaceX's AI data centers.
- Wired reports on OpenAI's AI progress, noting Sam Altman's role as CEO.
- OpenAI provided a briefing to Wired and appointed Kai Chen as the new head of alignment research.
- Oklo is building a power campus for Meta as part of its ongoing asset development.
- AI/data center trade took off following the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- fool.com
- Motley FoolIs Oklo Stock a Buy Now? Oklo's advanced nuclear technology could power AI data centers, industrial centers, and remote places. The company has several strategic partnerships and a hefty cash positio
- Motley FoolUp Over 750% in the Past Year, Is Oklo Stock the Next Nvidia? Oklo hopes to deploy its small modular nuclear reactors in AI data centers. The company was recently selected to participate in a governm
- Motley FoolWhy Sam Altman-Backed Oklo Stock Soared Today The U.K. and Czech governments are exploring a deal that would provide the central European country with SMRs. Oklo has had a string of positive news, in