Elon Musk wants AI data centers in space — here's why it's not crazy

Elon Musk and SpaceX are exploring AI data centers in orbit, but the idea reveals a much bigger problem: AI is running into ...
New Atlas

What's the deal with space-based data centers for AI?

Terrestrial data centers are so 2025. We're taking our large-scale compute infrastructure into orbit, baby! Or at least, that's what Big Tech is yelling from the rooftops at the moment. It's quite a ...
E&E

What do people know about data centers? We explain in 5 charts.

A new POLITICO poll shows that views about the artificial intelligence hubs swing if projects are associated with President Donald Trump. The massive server-filled data centers behind each ChatGPT ...
Technical

A quick guide to Pennsylvania’s data center debate

Data center development is seriously heating up in Pennsylvania, and it’s sparking debate. Proponents say they’ll bring jobs and tax revenue, while critics are worried about energy and water use.

In Virginia, the world's data center capital faces mounting opposition from local residents

This East Coast US state is home to 12% of the world's capacity for the massive data centers essential to AI, which it has ...