AI & Enterprise
Tech Inside: Sci-fi turns real as ambitious space AI data centre plans take shape
Big Tech companies are accelerating efforts to use solar energy from space satellites for AI computing on Earth. Elon Musk has refocused SpaceX strategy on operating AI data centres in orbit, while Blue Origin is stressing a similar vision. Google is in talks with SpaceX and others on Project SunCatcher to build an orbital AI cloud using solar-powered satellites with TPUs. Reports cite obstacles including radiation, costs, cooling and data links.
