Why did Oklo's operating expenses surge in Q4 2024?

Oklo's operating expenses surged in Q4 2024 due to a significant increase in research and development costs and general expenses. The company's focus on advancing its nuclear energy technology and preparing for commercial deployment likely contributed to the increase. Additionally, the company's expectation of operating expenses to more than double in the coming year, reaching between $65 million and $80 million, indicates that the surge in Q4 2024 was part of a broader trend of preparing for significant operational costs.