Let start the future - it is photonic (and not nuclear) !
We need both. Photonic is a means to reduce power but it cannot generate power (e.g. nuclear). Nuclear is our best non-fossil hope for a stable base load or backup capacity which neither wind nor solar can provide.
It's nice to see many articles emphasizing the power requirements AI is creating. Also I love the better PR from POET emphasizing the power reductions POET can provide..