
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is triggering a massive power scramble, and suddenly, nuclear energy is in fashion. As tech giants hunt for reliable electricity to run data centers and AI systems, Oklo (OKLO) has emerged as one of the market’s most talked-about nuclear startups.
The California-based company is developing compact fast reactors designed for quicker deployment and scalable clean-energy production. That vision has quickly turned Oklo into one of Wall Street’s favorite next-generation energy stories. But this week also proved that the stock remains a high-risk, high-reward bet.