China Launches First Satellites of Orbital AI Supercomputer Network
Summary
China has launched the first 12 satellites of an ambitious planned network of 2,800 orbital AI supercomputers, marking a significant milestone in space-based computing capabilities with potential applications in scientific research, emergency response, gaming, and tourism.
Key Points
- China launched the first 12 satellites of a planned 2,800-satellite network of AI supercomputers in space
- The satellites can process data onboard with 8-billion parameter AI models and communicate at up to 100Gbps using lasers
- The eventual goal is a network of thousands of satellites achieving 1,000 peta operations per second of AI processing power