Michael Burry, the investor best known for his role in predicting the 2008 financial crisis and featured in The Big Short, has recently shared his views on how the United States can stay competitive in the rapidly evolving AI race. In a post on X, Burry argued that the US's best strategy is to facilitate a federal investment of around $1 trillion (£744.8 billion) towards the development and deployment of small nuclear reactors. This, he claims, would be essential to support the surging electricity demand driven by AI data centres and emerging high-tech manufacturing.
Burry emphasised that quick, widespread deployment of small nuclear reactors across the US could be a game-changer for maintaining long-term economic and technological growth. However, he warned that bureaucratic delays and regulatory hurdles could hinder progress. He called on President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other key policymakers to prioritise this initiative and to expedite the necessary approvals, warning that an energy shortfall could soon become a significant obstacle to American innovation and economic expansion.
