AI's Power Crisis Forces Fusion Startup Zap Energy Into Fission Pivot

The pivot reveals a hard truth facing the nuclear industry: while fusion promises revolutionary breakthroughs, AI's voracious appetite for electricity is being felt today. With grid-ready fusion plants still a decade away and AI data centers demanding power now, Zap Energy's shift to fission—a proven, commercialized technology—shows how immediate market pressures are reshaping long-term deep-tech strategies.