What the heck did you think that line meant? How would a reactor not producing power be used to power anything?
But even if it were unable to provide any power, which would have made absolutely no sense, it still wouldn’t have supported your point. It’s obvious the article is talking about the specific case of AI and not tech hysterias in general.
> A decommissioned nuclear power station required to power it.
How many tech hysterias fit that?