Bezos Envisions Space-based Data Centers Revolution

Jeff Bezos predicts gigawatt-scale data centers in space within 10-20 years, leveraging continuous solar energy. At Italian Tech Week, he compares the AI surge to the early 2000s internet boom, encouraging optimism amidst possible speculative risks.

In a visionary statement, Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos has declared that the potential for constructing gigawatt-scale data centers in space could become a reality in the next decade or two.

Speaking at the Italian Tech Week in Turin, Bezos highlighted the advantages of utilizing continuous solar energy in space, predicting these centers will eventually outperform their terrestrial counterparts.

Additionally, Bezos compared the rapid rise of artificial intelligence to the internet boom of the early 2000s, urging for optimism despite acknowledging the possible risks of speculative bubbles.

(With inputs from agencies.)