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Google is discussing a potential rocket-launch deal with SpaceX, according to The Wall Street Journal, the latest potential agreement among tech companies eyeing the creation of artificial intelligence data centers in space.
Google is reportedly talking to other rocket-launch companies.
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The proposal would partner Google and SpaceX even as they compete on orbital data centers, the Journal reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the discussions.
SpaceX chief Elon Musk has insisted placing AI data centers in space will be the most cost-effective way to build the resource-intensive facilities.
One person cited by the Journal noted Google is also in talks with other rocket-launch companies for the data center project.
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