Starcloud plans its next power plays after training first AI model in space

Starcloud plans its next power plays after training first AI model in space

Space startup's CEO talks about putting tens of thousands of satellites in orbit to serve as networked data centers.

Starcloud plans its next power moves for AI in space

After taking one small but historic step for space-based AI, a Seattle-area startup called Starcloud is gearing up for a giant leap into what could be a multibillion-dollar business. The business model doesn’t require Starcloud to manage how the data for artificial intelligence applications is processed. Instead, Starcloud provides a data-center “box” — a solar-powered satellite equipped with the hardware for cooling and communication — while it…