Silicon Valley bets on floating AI data centers powered by ocean waves
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A Silicon Valley-backed startup called Panthalassa has raised $210 million to build AI data centers that float in the ocean, powered by wave energy. Each massive steel sphere harnesses wave motion to generate electricity for onboard AI chips, using cold seawater for cooling instead of costly land-based systems. The company plans to test its latest prototype in the Pacific in 2026, though satellite bandwidth limits and maintenance challenges remain significant hurdles.
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