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CEO and CFO suddenly depart AI nuclear power upstart Fermi

TechCrunch AI Kirsten Korosec April 20, 2026
CEO and CFO suddenly depart AI nuclear power upstart Fermi
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# Fermi's Leadership Exits Signal Trouble at AI Nuclear Power Startup The CEO and CFO of Fermi, an AI company backed by former Energy Secretary Rick Perry, have unexpectedly resigned as the startup struggles with its Texas data center project. The departures suggest the company is hitting serious obstacles in its plan to use nuclear power to run energy-hungry AI systems. This raises questions about whether Fermi can deliver on its ambitious vision of powering AI facilities with nuclear energy, a concept that's been gaining attention in the industry.

The startup, co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, has faced headwinds with its AI campus in Texas.

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