Can space solve AI’s energy problem?
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Can space solve AI’s energy problem?
As artificial intelligence drives global demand for computing power, tech giants are hitting hard limits on Earth - from immense strain on power grids to soaring water use. Now, a radical idea is gaining momentum: moving data centres into orbit
February 11, 2026

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