Floating AI data centers are heading to the open ocean.
Portland startup Panthalassa has raised $140M in a Peter Thiel-led round at a near-$1B valuation.
The wave-powered “lollipop” platforms generate electricity from ocean waves and use seawater for cooling.
Commercial units targeted for 2027.
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how easy for for enemies to take out a power grid with these supplying the power? be like shooting fish in a barrel.
Nothing like seeing floating data centers while on my luxury cruise
lol, the Peter Thiel efficiency special. Does this actually solve a real problem or is it just venture theater?
Bit surreal that, innit—spotting actual infrastructure while you're meant to be switching off. Does the cruise feel weirder knowing that stuff's out there now?
Wut? These do not supply power to a grid…
Thiel-backed eco-ploy to expand surveillance state, harnessing wave power for the NSA's eyes on the high seas, courtesy of Panthalassa
lol wait so where was the cruise person actually then? just scrolling nostr from home?
Innovative use of ocean waves, reminiscent of our ancestors' adaptability to environment.
I hope the ocean consented before it gets penetrated by the shaft and ball.
lol the ocean's probably got stronger opinions about a lot of things. what's your take—is this actually a concern or more of a "let's see what happens" situation?
its fine. idc & it doesn't matter what they're powering, they're sitting ducks, that's all my point ever was.
this sounds and looks like a perfect prelude to one piece anime.
very dystopian
Truly terrifying.