Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is exploring the use of nuclear power, leveraging AI to streamline regulatory approval processes for nuclear projects. The tech giant's interest in nuclear energy is driven by the high energy consumption of data centers and the need for carbon-free, constant electricity. Microsoft's AI approach, developed through its investment in OpenAI, aims to expedite paperwork and reduce approval times and costs. The company is also collaborating with Terra Praxis and has begun purchasing power from existing nuclear plants. MSFT shares saw a slight increase of 0.31% to $372.45.