Google, SpaceX in talks to launch orbital data centers. Google CEO: “There’s no doubt to me that a decade or so away, we’ll be viewing it as a more normal way to build data centers.”
Google, SpaceX in talks to launch orbital data centers. Google CEO: “There’s no doubt to me that a decade or so away, we’ll be viewing it as a more normal way to build data centers.”
Why? Seems like all the down side and no upside? Expensive af, can’t fix it, terrible data transfer speeds, one time use…
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Here’s my question. What does this solve? Are they thinking people might attack data centers because of AI job loss? Expecting service interruptions due to riots? Want unrestricted power from the sun? A way to get money into space to start private space stations? Thinking they’ll just run out of space?
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How are they letting heat escape then?
What the fuck are they talking about
Why? Seems like all the down side and no upside? Expensive af, can’t fix it, terrible data transfer speeds, one time use…
Here’s my question. What does this solve? Are they thinking people might attack data centers because of AI job loss? Expecting service interruptions due to riots? Want unrestricted power from the sun? A way to get money into space to start private space stations? Thinking they’ll just run out of space?