Sam Altman's Dream: OpenAI Wants to Build a Data Center in Space

Recently, the media revealed that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is exploring the possibility of building their computing infrastructure in space. This ambitious move is driven by the growing demand for computational power to train generative AI models.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Altman has been actively seeking strategic partners in the aerospace and space industry to realize this futuristic vision. The strategies under consideration include the potential acquisition of existing rocket technology or forming long-term partnerships with commercial satellite launch operators.

Collaboration proposals have been discussed over the past few months between OpenAI and several leading rocket companies. However, the momentum of these discussions has slowed some time ago, indicating significant challenges in complex technical and financial negotiations.

The idea of an outer space data center for OpenAI reflects the AI industry’s pressure for clean energy sources and unlimited computing capacity. By placing infrastructure in space, the company could access sustainable renewable energy sources and avoid the geographical limitations of conventional data centers on Earth.