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OpenAI Eyes Gigawatt-Scale Fusion Power From Helion as Sam Altman Steps Down Amid Deal Talks

OpenAI is reportedly negotiating a landmark energy agreement with nuclear fusion startup Helion Energy, potentially securing gigawatts of electricity to power its AI operations.

The deal secures 5 gigawatts by 2030, scaling to 50 gigawatts by 2035. The initial allocation would represent roughly 12.5% of Helion's production, a substantial jump from the company's current commercial commitments.

Helion's Production Scale

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