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1. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

#Even the Sky May Not Be the Limit for A.I. Data Centers

As artificial intelligence continues to expand rapidly, tech leaders are warning that Earth's land and energy resources may soon be insufficient to support the massive data centers required to power it. Earthbound facilities are already facing significant constraints, including power shortages, rising utility costs for consumers, water scarcity issues from cooling needs, and growing local opposition to new constructions. In response, prominent figures in AI and space industries are proposing a bold solution: building giant orbital data centers that could float in space, powered by abundant solar energy and naturally cooled by the vacuum, potentially becoming visible from Earth like bright planets in the night sky.

While some experts believe versions of space-based data centers could become feasible within decades, the idea has gained traction among high-profile supporters including Elon Musk, who predicted they could be the cheapest option for AI training within five years, as well as Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Jensen Huang. Companies like SpaceX have referenced funding such projects through future IPOs, and startups like Starcloud envision modular orbital facilities rebuilt every five years to update hardware. However