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Data centers in space makes no sense
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SpaceX acquired xAI, aiming to establish data centers in space, creating a combined valuation of $1.25 trillion. Companies like Google, Lonestar, Axiom, and Nvidia-backed Starcloud are also exploring this field, motivated by the potential for abundant solar power and available space.
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- Praise: The concept of lunar mining for chip production could revolutionize compute accessibility, potentially leading to unprecedented advancements in AI capabilities.
- Concern: Cooling challenges in space could severely limit the computational power of data centers, making them impractical compared to terrestrial solutions.
- Concern: The idea of data centers in space seems more like a speculative investment trend rather than a feasible technological advancement, raising concerns about its viability.
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