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Elon Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit (www.bbc.com)
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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/54502961

Elon Musk's SpaceX has applied to launch one million satellites into Earth's orbit to power artificial intelligence (AI).

The application claims "orbital data centres" are the most cost and energy-efficient way to meet the growing demand for AI computing power.

Traditionally, such centres are large warehouses full of powerful computers that process and store data. Musk's aerospace firm claims processing needs due to the expanding use of AI are already outpacing "terrestrial capabilities".

It would increase the number of SpaceX satellites in orbit drastically. Its existing Starlink network of nearly 10,000 satellites has already been accused of creating congestion in space, which Musk denies.

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[–] dumbass@piefed.social 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Pedophile sets up global internet he can control so he can be a pedophile.

[–] Smeagol666@crazypeople.online 5 points 1 day ago

If their operation works as well as Tesla's Autopilot, then no fucking thanks, ass-wipe.

[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Yay, more space junk. NASA is going to need a cattle guard on the front of every rocket soon.