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AI’s Job Impact and Heavenly Havens

Could space data centers save Earth from AI? An economist thinks we need a tech Manhattan Project—just without the nukes.

The latest headlines in technology are as daunting as they are fascinating. Economists now concede that artificial intelligence could disrupt jobs on par with previous industrial revolutions, necessitating innovative solutions like the elusive ‘Manhattan Project’ for AI’s economic impact.


Meanwhile, tech giants like SpaceX dream big about launching data centers into orbit to harness the power of AI while sparing Earth from potential ecological disasters. But is space really the answer? We explore the challenges and must-haves for making these celestial data farms a reality.


The political landscape is also shifting as US President Trump proposes yet another round of cuts to science and tech funding, potentially leaving America shortchanged in the global race for innovation. Amidst this backdrop, some insiders at AI powerhouse OpenAI have even started questioning their leader’s motives.


Other key stories include NASA’s historic achievements, the growing use of AI in geopolitical conflicts, and the ongoing battle between tech companies to keep ahead in the AI arms race. Whether in space or on Earth, the future is looking both exciting and uncertain.

Original source:  https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/04/07/1135208/the-download-ai-impact-jobs-data-centres-space/
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