New Economy Review

Infrastructure

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A vast, illuminated terrestrial data center complex symbolizing Earth-bound AI infrastructure, contrasted with a distant view of space.
The Future of Work

Masayoshi Son dismisses space data center concept

SoftBank Group Corp. founder Masayoshi Son recently declared the AI race will be won by computing power on Earth, not in space. He dismissed orbital data centers as having 'little merit', according to

Ben Carter·June 23, 2026
US national power grid with glowing energy lines connecting to a massive, futuristic AI data center, symbolizing the urgent need for accelerated power delivery.
Policy & Power

US Grid Operators Must Now Fast-Track AI Data Center Power Needs

Federal regulators are now allowing large energy users, primarily AI data centers, to connect to the national grid at an accelerated pace.

Ben Carter·June 18, 2026