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Google’s Project Suncatcher to put ML infrastructure in space

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fwlr · 1790297624 · 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 · 1790312256 · 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 · 1790314124 · focus · HN ↗
    or just a really sturdy fence, and guard posts with guns. That's cheaper than space, and infinitely easier too.
    bigbuppo · 1790320451 · focus · HN ↗
    Yeah, but guys with guns just doesn't really work for companies that want to remove the human element at every turn.
    yencabulator · 1790352717 · focus · HN ↗
    They don't expect to need the human element for very long:
    <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3m4z9CoXEY" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3m4z9CoXEY
    <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxCZmDTWros" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxCZmDTWros
    <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pgIWMXxaT0" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pgIWMXxaT0

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