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Google’s Project Suncatcher to put ML infrastructure in space

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  1. fwlr · · focus · HN ↗
    Yes, the physics are worse, and yes, the economics are worse, but data centers in space have the crucial advantage that they are out of range of the molotov-throwing arm of Joe Public (recently unemployed).
    1. CamperBob2 · · focus · HN ↗
      Yes, the physics are worse, and yes, the economics are worse, but data centers in space have the crucial advantage that they are out of range of the molotov-throwing arm of Joe Public (recently unemployed).

      So are container ships in international waters. Put them there.

      1. chii · · focus · HN ↗
        or just a really sturdy fence, and guard posts with guns. That's cheaper than space, and infinitely easier too.
        1. bigbuppo · · focus · HN ↗
          Yeah, but guys with guns just doesn't really work for companies that want to remove the human element at every turn.
          1. notahacker · · focus · HN ↗
            "Guys with guns" can be found to work for pretty much anyone willing to pay them. Organizations don't struggle to recruit hired guns for organisations that are illegal or regarded by much of the public as akin to the Gestapo, they're not going to collectively boycott guarding buildings housing the cute little chatbot on their phone out of social impact concerns.
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