"SoftBank" leader opposed to "Tesla" data centers in the neighborhood
The idea of establishing data centers in space, promoted by Elon Musk, leader of Tesla and SpaceX, is sparking serious debate in the tech world. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In particular, Masayoshi Son, founder and CEO of SoftBank, has expressed doubts about the economic efficiency and feasibility of this project. Such discussions are emerging amid an era where the race for artificial intelligence is accelerating at an unprecedented pace.
This was reported by Techcrunch.com. Masayoshi Son recently emphasized at a shareholders' meeting that building data centers in space would not significantly reduce costs.
In his view, implementing such complex projects takes a great deal of time, while in the race for AI, events expected to occur in the next few years are far more important.
Experts on TechCrunch's Equity podcast analyzed Son's criticism, noting that SoftBank's leadership is known for investing in bold and unexpected ventures. However, this does not mean Masayoshi Son favors a pragmatic approach.
His position is that current computing power needs should be addressed on Earth. For SpaceX, this could represent a new business opportunity.
Analyst Sean O Kane evaluates Elon Musk's plan as a potential additional revenue stream for SpaceX. If a network of orbital data centers were created, it would eliminate the need to constantly update and launch satellites.
This, in turn, would stabilize the flow of guaranteed orders for SpaceX. Currently, the shortage of chips produced by giants like NVIDIA is forcing companies to seek alternative solutions.
For example, while OpenAI plans to develop its own chips, startups like Groq are offering new types of computing power. SpaceX also aims to secure its position in this market, collaborating with major players such as Google and Anthropic.
The core idea behind orbital data centers is that they could reduce the cost of cooling servers in space. However, experts warn that data transmission delays and the short lifespan of satellites could negate these benefits.
Masayoshi Son is focusing precisely on these aspects, casting doubt on the project's profitability. Such global trends are also important for Uzbekistan's technology market.
In our country, discussions are underway about digitalization and the implementation of AI technologies, and where and how computing power is deployed will directly affect the pricing of future cloud services.
In conclusion, the tension between Elon Musk's orbital ambitions and Masayoshi Son's realistic perspective may play a key role in shaping how technology evolves in the future.
