Artificial Intelligence (AI)

[ALC Fox]

Regarding the energy demands of AI, how feasible is it really that data centres could be put in space?

 

Is the energy needed to put them there less than that required if they were situated on the  Earth instead, bearing in mind that they may need to be repaired and/or upgraded periodically?

 

Also what about ever-increasing space pollution and the increasing likelihood of debris in space becoming a danger for other satellites?

 

I'd genuinely like to read about the pros and cons, understanding that once the data centres are up there, they're powered by limitless solar energy.

[Chelmofox]

11 hours ago, ALC Fox said:

Regarding the energy demands of AI, how feasible is it really that data centres could be put in space?

 

Is the energy needed to put them there less than that required if they were situated on the  Earth instead, bearing in mind that they may need to be repaired and/or upgraded periodically?

 

Also what about ever-increasing space pollution and the increasing likelihood of debris in space becoming a danger for other satellites?

 

I'd genuinely like to read about the pros and cons, understanding that once the data centres are up there, they're powered by limitless solar energy.

Not my area of expertise, but i thought the heat dynamics dont really work in space. Sure its cold, but with no atmosphere you cant get the heat away from the hardware. I also image that real world latency would be a massive issue, as well general maintenence. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Chelmofox