Matt Loszak joins Theo Jaffee and Sofia Puccini to discuss Aalo Atomics' approach to nuclear power for AI data centers. He describes a reactor criticality milestone and distinguishes it from delivering commercial electricity. The discussion presents a founder's account of development progress and future plans, not proof that the energy problem is solved.
Loszak argues that repeatable factory manufacturing and a design focused on data centers can make smaller reactors practical to deploy. He discusses fuel availability, sodium-based cooling, transportable modules and combining reactors into a larger installation. Cost, schedule and scaling expectations remain claims about Aalo's proposed approach rather than independently established outcomes.
The interview also covers Loszak's perspective on licensing pathways, comparisons with other power sources and public acceptance near data centers. He views reliable local energy as an economic advantage, while discussing the constraints that deployment must address. The episode is an infrastructure interview, not investment advice or a comprehensive assessment of nuclear safety.
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