Space-based data centers are essential for the continued development of humanity. This is why Elon Musk places such great importance on them:
โYes, if civilization continues, which it probably will, then AI in space is inevitable.
We shouldn't take civilization for granted. We need to make sure to take care to ensure that civilization has an upward arc.
To achieve any meaningful percentage of a Kardashev 2-scale civilization, where you are using even a millionth of the sun's energy, you must have solar-powered AI satellites in deep space.โ