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technology13 days ago•3 min saved

SpaceX Bets on 1 Million AI Satellites, Sparking Astronomy Worries

SpaceX has unveiled a plan to deploy up to one million solar-powered satellites to provide AI computing from orbit, including a gargantuan “mini” satellite that dwarfs Starship; a proposed $20 billion Terafab facility would generate up to 200 billion AI or memory chips per year, while astronomers warn such a constellation could severely hinder deep-space observations, and analysts estimate deployment costs could exceed $1 trillion.

via Futurism|

#ai-compute #astronomy-impact #orbital-data-centers

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Meta inks major Nvidia chip deal to fuel AI inference at scale

Meta will buy millions of Nvidia chips—including Grace CPUs, Blackwell GPUs, and Vera Rubin systems—for its U.S. data-center rollout, signaling a shift toward AI inference over training and locking in scarce next-generation compute as hyperscalers maintain heavy AI-spending.

via Axios|

#ai-compute #chip-supply #data-centers

business2 months ago•17 min saved

SpaceX plots solar-powered orbital data-center megaconstellation

SpaceX has asked the FCC to authorize a constellation of up to one million satellites in low Earth orbit that would act as an orbital data center, using near-constant solar power and intersatellite optical links (with Ka-band as a backup) to deliver AI compute from space. The satellites would operate at 500–2,000 km with 30-degree and sun-synchronous inclinations to maximize sun exposure; SpaceX says the system could reduce terrestrial data-center costs and environmental impact while enabling rapid AI processing, though the filing provides few technical details and seeks waivers from usual deployment milestones with no schedule or price disclosed. The plan aligns with SpaceX’s AI ambitions and broader corporate moves, including IPO considerations and potential ties to xAI.

via SpaceNews|

#ai-compute #business #megaconstellations

markets2 months ago•4 min saved

AI Compute Boom Could Lift AMD and CleanSpark in the Years Ahead

Two AI-forward plays—AMD and CleanSpark—could deliver substantial five-year upside as AI compute demand expands: AMD's data-center GPUs and Helios roadmap support accelerating revenue growth, while CleanSpark leverages its Bitcoin-mining assets to build AI-ready data centers and pursue long-term hyperscaler deals, with favorable valuations backing upside.

via The Motley Fool|

#ai-compute #amd #cleanspark

business3 months ago•2 min saved

CoreWeave Stock Rises on DOE Partnership and Market Optimism

CoreWeave's stock surged after a bullish analyst rating, driven by soaring demand for AI computing services, but concerns remain about its heavy capital expenditure, high debt levels, and slowing growth, raising questions about its long-term profitability and valuation.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ai-compute #business #coreweave

business5 months ago•1 min saved

OpenAI and Amazon Announce $38 Billion Cloud Partnership

OpenAI has signed a $38 billion, seven-year deal with Amazon Web Services to access extensive cloud computing resources, including Nvidia GPUs, to support its AI models like ChatGPT, marking a significant shift after restructuring and reducing reliance on Microsoft.

via Ars Technica|

#ai-compute #amazon-web-services #business