09:30 AM EDT, 07/16/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Microsoft ( MSFT ) and the Idaho National Laboratory have partnered to assess artificial intelligence use to expedite the process of securing permits for new nuclear power plants, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing an interview with Nelli Babayan, Microsoft's ( MSFT ) AI director for federal civilian business.

Neither Microsoft ( MSFT ) nor the Idaho National Laboratory immediately responded to a request for comment from MT Newswires.

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