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Data centres are controversial: will launching them into space help?
Data centres are controversial: will launching them into space help? Nature, Published online: 28 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01370-6 The massive computing facilities powering the AI boom have drawn ire for soaki…
Why it matters
This adds a new dimension to the data conversation. Practitioners should assess exposure to centres changes.