Elon Musk builds AI data centers in space

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Elon Musk wants to change another industry with a new plan. He plans to send millions of satellites into space for AI.

Space is cold, but computer chips in space can still get too hot. Giant cooling panels are needed to send heat away into the dark void.

Many satellites could hit each other and make dangerous space junk. Repairing broken computer parts in space is very difficult to do.

Other companies are also trying to put AI chips in space. Elon Musk has his own rockets, which helps him launch things easily.

Musk can launch his own space projects at a very low cost. He also charges other companies more money for rocket launches.

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What does Elon Musk want to do with satellites?

He wants to send millions of satellites into space for AI.

Why do satellites need giant cooling panels?

They need them to send heat away because computer chips in space can get too hot.

What is a problem with many satellites in space?

Many satellites could hit each other and make dangerous space junk.

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