SpaceX and xAI explore merger to build orbital data centers

jp.reuters.com (Japanese)

SpaceX and xAI are reportedly in merger talks, potentially advancing Elon Musk's plan for AI data centers in orbit. This collaboration could accelerate the development of solar-powered satellites acting as data centers, aiming to efficiently process AI's massive computing demands. The concept faces challenges like space debris and hardware protection, with commercialization projected to take years, though initial small-scale deployments are anticipated by 2027-28.


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