Philip Johnston

Join Bob van Luijt, CEO of Weaviate, a leader in vector databases for AI, and Philip Johnston, CEO of Lumen Orbit, innovating with space-based data centers. They dive into the transformative role of vector databases in enhancing AI applications and discuss the emerging concept of data centers leveraging solar energy in space. Bob shares insights on the intricate use of vector embeddings for AI, while Philip outlines the technical challenges and economic benefits of building in orbit, including potential solutions to heat and debris issues!

In this conversation, Philip Johnston, Co-founder and CEO of Lumen Orbit, dives into the ambitious project of building data centers in space. He discusses the challenges and potential of such futuristic infrastructure to support the growing demands of the internet and AI. The talk also touches on Sam Altman's insights on the rapid evolution of AGI and Mark Zuckerberg's controversial decision to eliminate fact-checkers at Meta, sparking a debate about social media's role in content moderation and political discourse.