Why We Should Move AI Data Centers Into Space

[Zkuq]

CaptainExplosion said:

Zkuq said:

There could certainly be applications for the water, but I don't exactly have a ton of ideas myself. It could be raised high up where it can't cause harm to cool down, but that would take energy. I guess some of the energy could be reclaimed by using the water for hydroelectric power once it's cooled down, but I'm going to guess it's just not worth it.

I'm also going to guess that your idea takes a lot of energy.

It's not like the AI slobs can't afford to implement such ideas. They've made billions by not paying taxes and not adequately paying their lower level employees.

I'm not sure I fully agree about that, but regardless: Energy and equipment don't come out of nowhere. Yes, you pay for them with money, but they need to be produced too, and that production has some environmental cost as well. It might not be a net win to handle all that water better if you consider the production chain as well (or it might be - I don't know).