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  • The Trump administration wants underwater datacenters. One Great Lakes non-profit is already preparing
    Tech companies like the idea, as they largely eliminate community opposition, and could cut down on utility costsWhile Elon Musk has often touted putting datacenters in space, reports suggest that another geographic area may soon become a widespread target: our lakes and oceans.Two underwater datacenters are already in operation off the coast of China, and recent reports suggest that the Trump administration is considering plans for four proposed underwater, sealed-pod datacenters to be built of
     

The Trump administration wants underwater datacenters. One Great Lakes non-profit is already preparing

7 novembre 2026 à 09:00

Tech companies like the idea, as they largely eliminate community opposition, and could cut down on utility costs

While Elon Musk has often touted putting datacenters in space, reports suggest that another geographic area may soon become a widespread target: our lakes and oceans.

Two underwater datacenters are already in operation off the coast of China, and recent reports suggest that the Trump administration is considering plans for four proposed underwater, sealed-pod datacenters to be built off the shores of Maine and Alaska.

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© Photograph: Photo by Mike Kline (notkalvin)/Getty Images

© Photograph: Photo by Mike Kline (notkalvin)/Getty Images

© Photograph: Photo by Mike Kline (notkalvin)/Getty Images

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