Hard Fork Data Centers in Space + A.I. Policy on the Right + A Gemini History Mystery
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Nov 14, 2025 
Dean Ball, a former White House AI policy advisor, offers insider insights into the creation of the AI action plan, discussing the importance of federal regulation over state-driven approaches. He outlines varying Republican perspectives on AI risks and advocate for proactive measures against potential harms. Mark Humphries, a history professor, unveils a mysterious AI model that remarkably improved historical transcription accuracy, suggesting its potential to revolutionize archival research. Together, they explore the future of AI in diverse fields.
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Space-Based Data Centers Could Unlock Massive Solar Power
- Space offers near-continuous solar power and could yield up to eight times Earth solar productivity for data centers in dawn-dusk low Earth orbit.
- Google and startups view space-based compute as a long-term moonshot to solve terrestrial land and energy constraints.
Hardware Can Survive Space But Costs Remain Prohibitive
- Tests show modern TPUs tolerate radiation better than expected, supporting multi-year space missions for compute hardware.
- Economic and launch-cost barriers mean space data centers remain years away from large-scale deployment.
A New Industry Cluster Is Forming Around Space Compute
- Multiple companies and investors, including startups and big tech figures, are exploring space compute, creating a competitive emerging sector.
- Public opposition may shift from NIMBY to 'not on my planet' objections as space projects scale.