The Trump administration is overhauling nuclear energy regulation by installing inexperienced Silicon Valley-aligned officials like 31-year-old lawyer Seth Cohen into key positions at the Department of Energy, prioritizing AI power demands over safety oversight. Over 400 NRC staff members have departed since Trump took office while hiring has slowed dramatically, prompting concerns from former regulators that the agency's independence and safety culture are being compromised.
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The Trump administration is overhauling nuclear energy regulation by installing inexperienced Silicon Valley-aligned officials like 31-year-old lawyer Seth Cohen into key positions at the Department of Energy, prioritizing AI power demands over safety oversight. Over 400 NRC staff members have departed since Trump took office while hiring has slowed dramatically, prompting concerns from former regulators that the agency's independence and safety culture are being compromised.