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AI Data Centers Head to the Ocean
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- →Panthalassa's approach could reduce the environmental impact of AI data centers.
- →The use of ocean energy for computing is a novel and sustainable solution.
- →This development could alleviate public resistance to land-based data center construction.
Panthalassa, a startup from Oregon, has secured $140M in a Series B funding round led by Peter Thiel to develop floating AI data centers. These structures convert ocean wave energy into electricity to power onboard AI chips, using seawater for cooling. The funding will help complete a pilot factory and deploy the first nodes in the Pacific Ocean, with commercial operations expected by 2027. This approach offers a sustainable alternative to traditional data centers, potentially reducing public opposition to their construction on land.
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