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Data Centres in Space: Less Crazy than You Think
News•Mar 2, 2026

Data Centres in Space: Less Crazy than You Think

Tech giants are exploring space‑based data centres to power AI workloads. Elon Musk predicts feasibility within two to three years, while OpenAI’s Sam Altman dismisses the idea as premature. Google plans a test launch next year, and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has acquired a launch firm to pursue the concept. The debate centers on cooling efficiency, energy costs, and latency versus the massive investment and technical hurdles of operating in orbit.

By The Economist – Science & Technology
AI Tools Are Being Prepared for the Physical World
News•Feb 25, 2026

AI Tools Are Being Prepared for the Physical World

Google unveiled Project Genie, an experimental AI model that converts text or image prompts into fully interactive, three‑dimensional simulations. The system can render realistic environments or reinterpret artistic styles, letting users explore a park rendered in pointillist technique or a...

By The Economist – Science & Technology