"Panthalassa's idea transforms an energy transmission problem into a data transmission problem. Performing AI computation on the ocean would require transferring models to the ocean-based nodes and then responding to prompts and queries."
"Ocean-based compute might offer a massive cooling advantage because the ambient temperature is so low. Land-based data centers use a lot of electricity and fresh water for cooling."
Silicon Valley investors, including Peter Thiel, are investing in AI data centers powered by ocean waves. A recent $140 million investment in Panthalassa aims to establish a pilot facility in Oregon. The floating nodes will generate power directly for onboard AI chips and transmit data via satellite. Each node operates by using wave motion to produce renewable energy and offers cooling advantages over traditional land-based data centers, which consume significant electricity and water for cooling.
Read at Ars Technica
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