China's going full sci-fi with underwater data centers—literally sinking servers to the ocean floor to beat the heat! While the world wrestles with skyrocketing cooling costs for AI and cloud ops, Chinese innovators like Hailanyun and Highlander are testing sealed pods off Shanghai and Hainan.
Ocean currents act as a natural AC, pumping seawater through server racks to slash energy use by 30-90% and tap offshore wind for near-zero emissions.
Construction kicked off in June 2025 for the world's first commercial wind-powered one, with Hainan's already live and handling digital services from travel tips to AI crunching.
Fiber optics beam data topside, and early tests show fewer failures in the nitrogen-filled depths. Not without hurdles—think maintenance dives or potential eco-heat—but if it scales, this could redefine green computing. Dive in or stay dry?
Ocean currents act as a natural AC, pumping seawater through server racks to slash energy use by 30-90% and tap offshore wind for near-zero emissions.
Construction kicked off in June 2025 for the world's first commercial wind-powered one, with Hainan's already live and handling digital services from travel tips to AI crunching.
Fiber optics beam data topside, and early tests show fewer failures in the nitrogen-filled depths. Not without hurdles—think maintenance dives or potential eco-heat—but if it scales, this could redefine green computing. Dive in or stay dry?
China's going full sci-fi with underwater data centers—literally sinking servers to the ocean floor to beat the heat! While the world wrestles with skyrocketing cooling costs for AI and cloud ops, Chinese innovators like Hailanyun and Highlander are testing sealed pods off Shanghai and Hainan.
Ocean currents act as a natural AC, pumping seawater through server racks to slash energy use by 30-90% and tap offshore wind for near-zero emissions.
Construction kicked off in June 2025 for the world's first commercial wind-powered one, with Hainan's already live and handling digital services from travel tips to AI crunching.
Fiber optics beam data topside, and early tests show fewer failures in the nitrogen-filled depths. Not without hurdles—think maintenance dives or potential eco-heat—but if it scales, this could redefine green computing. Dive in or stay dry?
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