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Google Energy Chief: Space Data Centers Cost Up to 100 Times More
Original: Google Energy Chief: Space Data Centers Cost Up to 100 Times More Than Those on Earth
Google's head of data center energy said this week that data centers in space could cost up to 100 times as much as those on Earth, urging that terrestrial options be explored first. The comment is notable because Google itself is testing AI server chips in orbit, making it a striking reality check on the growing hype around orbital computing infrastructure.
Why now: The remark punctures enthusiasm for space-based AI data centers, coming from a company experimenting with the technology itself.
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- Google Energy Chief: Space Data Centers Cost Up to 100 Times More Than Those on Earth · The Information
Data centers in space could cost up to 100 times as much as those on Earth, Google's head of data center energy said this week, a reality check from a company that itself is testing AI server chips in orbit.“Let’s explore all the terrestrial options before we go…
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