Palantir Secures $100M AI Nuclear Reactor Contract, Stock Rises

Palantir Technologies shares surged after announcing a five-year, $100 million partnership to develop an AI-powered nuclear operating system. The NOS platform aims to revolutionize reactor construction through real-time data analytics, digital twin modeling, and automated regulatory compliance.

The deal with Kentucky-based Nuclear Company comes as global electricity generation from nuclear power approaches record levels. Palantir's system addresses critical industry pain points - 30% of nuclear projects face budget overruns exceeding $1 billion, while construction timelines average 7-10 years.

Sensor networks will feed live construction data to AI agents capable of parsing thousands of regulatory documents in minutes. The supply chain module implements blockchain-like verification for all components, potentially reducing material costs by 15-20% according to preliminary estimates.