Top Democrat proposes excise tax on data centers, including in space

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), the top Democrat on the Senate’s tax-writing panel, is proposing a tax on new data centers, the latest sign of rising political headwinds to the massive build-out of the facilities, which are crucial to the advancement of artificial intelligence. Wyden, the ranking member of the Senate Finance Co

On SpaceX’s earnings call this week, the company confirmed Semafor’s earlier reporting that it planned to move into the mobile business.

Space-based data centers and telecommunications services have become a key focus for Elon Musk and SpaceX, which could open up opportunities for rival launch providers. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images) Tech AsiaJapanese launch providers see chance to compete with SpaceX's Starship on weak yenM

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