Sundar PichaiExecutive Director of GoogleHe confirmed the company’s plans Building solar-powered artificial intelligence data centers in outer space. The goal of the initiative, which falls within Sun Catcher Projectis extending the scope of machine learning beyond Earth’s Reducing environmental impact.
Pichai Comment in a conversation with Fox News Sunday Which The first step to creation Artificial intelligence data centers In space it will happen in 2027. “We’ll send up small racks of machines, we’ll mount them on satellites, we’ll test them, and from there, we’ll start expanding,” he explained.
At the same time, it is estimated that within a decade, It will become really popular These facilities.
He confirmed this, among other things The goal is to make the most of solar energy. “How can we one day have data centers in space? Make better use of the sun’s energyWhich is a hundred billion times greater than what we currently produce on the entire Earth?
In the same vein, he highlighted the value of the Suncatcher project: “At Google, we have always prided ourselves on our ability to achieve ambitious goals.”.
This initiative comes in a context characterized by disagreement with organizations that reject the impact of artificial intelligence on environmental issues around the world. “Google’s plan is Convert a portion of this environmental impact Details of this planet Business insider.
Sally Radwandigital director for United Nations Program (UNEP).for its abbreviation in English), confirmed this There is “alarming” data.Despite the fact that there is still a significant lack of knowledge about the consequences that artificial intelligence has.
“We need to ensure the net impact of AI on the planet Be positive “Before the technology was widely applied,” Radwan said in a statement.
in Fox News Sunday, The 53-year-old Indian computer scientist said the United States must strike an “appropriate balance.” So as not to land in the race against China.
In this sense, he highlighted that there are approx 1000 Billing related to artificial intelligence Which could create obstacles for American companies To compete globally.
“How are these various regulations managed and how do you compete with countries like China?”,Who are advancing rapidly in this technology? “I think we have to find the right balance,” Pichai emphasized.
This “balance” he refers to includes Encouraging innovation and creating protective barriers. In this context, consider this as well Countries must cooperate for this Artificial intelligence tools and techniques Do not use as weapons Between nations.
He stressed that “governments are cooperating to establish standards and frameworks that allow everyone to use technology cooperatively.”
Pichai also noted To the advantages that come with using artificial intelligence. In this sense, he insisted on it One of them is the possibility of developing new drugs and treatments against cancer.
Another benefit is The ability to protect users from potential fraudThis is something Google uses a lot with SynthID.
However, Pichai acknowledged that AI could also be used for malicious purposes. “Every technology has a dual side”He concluded.