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A new research initiative is set to create a space-based AI computing infrastructure using Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) to meet the growing demand for AI processing power. The project will deploy solar-powered satellite arrays that function as independent data centers, enhancing computing capacity while utilizing high-speed optical communication for efficient data transfer. Two prototype satellites are slated for launch by early 2027 in collaboration with Planet Labs, aiming to establish a distributed AI cloud network in space.