Tech Leaders Discuss Orbital Data Centers as AI Race Accelerates
Google is in advanced talks with SpaceX to launch data centers into orbit to support AI computing as the tech industry races to build next-generation infrastructure. The discussions signal a major shift in how companies plan to deploy artificial intelligence at scale.
Orbital Data Center Plans
Google is in advanced discussions with SpaceX to launch data centers into orbit, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. SpaceX is positioning orbital infrastructure as the lowest-cost option for AI compute in the coming years, ahead of its planned $1.75 trillion IPO later in 2026.
AI Infrastructure Race
It's Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and the AI arms race just rocketed into space. Google is deep in talks with SpaceX for orbital data centers, Nvidia's Jensen Huang is joining Trump on a high-stakes China mission, and Meta employees are pushing
Market Momentum
Ambiq Micro shares jumped after the company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results. The Texas-based chipmaker posted $25.1 million in net sales, up 59% year over year, and said more than 80% of its first-quarter chip shipments included AI capabilities. Ambiq focuses on ultra-low-power chips used in edge devices such as wearables, smart devices, and gaming hardware. Its results suggest that demand for AI is spreading beyond data centers into everyday electronics.
Tech Stock Performance
The S&P 500 rose to a new all-time high on Wednesday as traders' enthusiasm for the technology trade overshadowed yet another hotter-than-expected inflation report. The broad market index rose 0.58% to 7,444.25, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.2% to end at 26,402.34.