Fermi stock plunges 81 percent as nuclear AI data center plan falters

11 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 28

Fermi’s stock collapsed after CEO Toby Neugebauer was ousted, with construction stalled at the Amarillo, Texas site and no tech tenants secured.
Executives, including Griffin Perry, have sold tens of millions in stock, and shareholder lawsuits allege Fermi overhyped its prospects. The company has rebranded as "Fermi 2.0" amid leadership turmoil.
Fermi’s troubles highlight broader challenges facing ambitious U.S. energy projects for AI infrastructure, as skepticism grows over off-grid data centers and the feasibility of rapid, large-scale power generation.

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