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Let's build AI data centers in space

Philip Johnston · TED

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AI is setting up residence in the final frontier, says technologist Philip Johnston. He shares the incredible work being undertaken to build data centers in outer space — and how they might harness both solar power and frigid temperatures in order to address the AI energy challenge. Learn more about the affordability of this wild idea and how it could address concerns about the resources needed to keep up with the AI boom.

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Institution
TED
Department
TEDAI San Francisco
Speaker
Philip Johnston
Year
2025
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Engineering, Astronomy and space
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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