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Orbital AI data centers could work, but they might ruin Earth in the process

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Elon Musk's plan to launch one million AI-powered satellites could revolutionize computing but poses significant risks to Earth's atmosphere and orbital space. The proposal includes environmental concerns from rocket launches and satellite re-entry, potential monopolization of valuable orbits, and impacts on scientific research due to increased brightness in the night sky. While there are valid applications for AI inference in space, such as enhancing imaging satellites, the scale of MuskG??s plan raises serious questions about its sustainability and broader consequences for Earth and space exploration.

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