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SoftBank’s CEO isn’t the only one with questions about Elon Musk's orbital data center hype
Not everyone is buying Elon Musk’s vision for orbital data centers.
TL;DR
- SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son expressed skepticism about the cost and timeline of Elon Musk's orbital data center vision.
- Son believes the immediate needs in the AI race are more critical than long-term space projects.
- The practicality and long-term viability of orbital data centers are questioned, with some suggesting it could primarily benefit SpaceX's launch business.
- SpaceX is noted for renting out its compute power, a business that could be expanded with orbital data centers.
- The article suggests that tech leaders often promote visions that align with their company's business interests.
- Sam Altman also reportedly expressed reservations about the orbital data center idea.