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Sam Altman criticizes Musk's plans for space data centers

Feb 23, 2026, 4:04 PM20
(Update: Feb 24, 2026, 8:47 AM)
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Sam Altman criticizes Musk's plans for space data centers

  • Sam Altman indicated that space-based data centers are impractical for the next few years due to high costs and operational challenges.
  • Elon Musk believes that AI's energy needs necessitate moving data centers to space, planning to deploy them within two to three years.
  • The competitive landscape includes both Musk's initiatives and China's plans for gigawatt-class space infrastructure, making the future of space AI data centers uncertain.
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