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Altman Calls Musk's Space Data Centers Plan 'Ridiculous'

2/24/2026

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Elon Musk's space-based data centers plan is 'ridiculous' and not ready.
Altman adds space-based AI could be viable later, but not practical in next decade due to high launch costs.
Musk argues moving data centers to space is essential for scaling AI and will be cost-effective in 2–3 years.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman echoes Altman, noting economic impracticality of launching many satellites.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Elon Musk's space-based data centers plan is 'ridiculous' and not ready.
Altman adds space-based AI could be viable later, but not practical in next decade due to high launch costs.
Musk argues moving data centers to space is essential for scaling AI and will be cost-effective in 2–3 years.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman echoes Altman, noting economic impracticality of launching many satellites.