Space data centers could end stargazing as we know it

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Sprawling networks of space data centers could make it nearly impossible for humans to stargaze. That's just one of the many risks that come with placing tens of thousands of AI computers into orbit, according to a new report. Why it matters: Most Americans don't want data centers built near them, but putting them in space brings a new set of problems. Threat level: "Companies and policymakers should proceed with great caution," top academic researchers warn in a report for the Innovation for Co

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