Comment by Fogest
10 hours ago
But that is also just an assumption isn't it? Could this not also be related to the fact that they plan to launch a ton of servers into the sky to run in space and power AI? It would mean that their AI product would become heavily based on the services provided by SpaceX via launching all this.
But regardless, I think quotes like these should have some commentary around them as it helps create a discussion around whatever point they might be trying to make rather than having to make assumptions.
> Could this not also be related to the fact that they plan to launch a ton of servers into the sky to run in space and power AI
FWIW, SpaceX launched a Tesla roadster into space without first having to merge with Tesla.
That's a very disingenuous argument and you know it. Starlink is under SpaceX. Do you also think that is wrong then too? They are effectively doing the same kind of thing.
> Starlink is under SpaceX
Kuiper is not under Blue Origin, and there are no whispers of Amazon and BO merging. You're the one being disingenuous in suggesting that companies have to be merged to buy services from - or cooperate with - each other.
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Data centers in space have never been a thing and never will be.
Low orbit satellites providing internet across the world also weren't a thing... until they were.
The biggest problem with satellite internet was the costs involved, which SpaceX has pretty much solved.
Datacenters in space, on the other hand, are a terrible idea because of the laws of physics, which will not get "solved" anytime soon. But don't take it from me, listen to this guy with a PhD in space electronics who worked at NASA and Google:
https://taranis.ie/datacenters-in-space-are-a-terrible-horri...
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Why would they launch data servers into space? What purpose would that serve?
It’s hopium for his investors. Just like his robots.