SpaceX and AMD race to deploy AI in space as orbital data centers tackle Earth's energy crisis
SpaceX unveiled plans to launch one million satellites for orbital data centers, while AMD positions open platforms as essential for AI development in space. The shift addresses mounting concerns over terrestrial data center energy consumption, with companies like Google and Blue Origin joining the race. Edge computing enables satellites to process data locally, reducing latency and enhancing mission autonomy for defense, climate monitoring, and space exploration.