# Thanks to AI, a Chinese startup has figured out the priciest fusion energy bottleneck

> For decades, fusion energy has been the ultimate promise of clean energy. It’s the process that powers the sun, capable of producing enormous amounts of energy without the carbon emissions associated with fossil fuels.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/thanks-to-ai-a-chinese-startup-has-figured-out-the-priciest-fusion-energy-bottleneck/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a38808608a84490c4319934)
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a38808608a84490c4319934

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