Round Table China Data centers on the Moon?
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Apr 18, 2025 The podcast dives into the fascinating prospect of lunar data centers, discussing their potential benefits like extreme cooling and cosmic isolation. However, it questions whether the high costs and logistical hurdles make them justifiable compared to Earth-based options. The conversation highlights a failed lunar data center landing that still provided valuable insights. Additionally, there's an engaging recommendation from the Beijing International Film Festival, showcasing a film that masterfully weaves mystery and comedy in a village setting.
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Data Explosion Outpaces Earth Space
- Data creation is exploding, expected to reach 175 zettabytes by 2025, driven by AI and IoT growth.
- Data centers face space limitations on Earth due to this massive demand and urban density.
Data Center Challenges on Earth
- Data centers require vast land, power, cooling, and often face community opposition.
- Environmental and regulatory challenges limit new data center development on Earth.
Data Centers' Massive Energy Use
- Data centers consume enormous energy, nearly doubling power use in North America in one year.
- Globally, they rival medium-sized countries in electricity consumption, worsening environmental impacts.