Google Relies on SpaceX for AI
The massive $30 billion deal between Google and SpaceX for computing power is not just a business transaction; it reveals the new geopolitics of AI. This colossal sum, invested to secure access to GPUs, illustrates how the race for artificial intelligence is now being fought with billions of dollars to consolidate dominant positions, transforming computing power into a major strategic issue. Google has struck a deal with SpaceX to acquire… computing capacity for $920 million per month. A considerable sum, reminiscent of the contract binding the Mountain View giant to Apple to make Google the default search engine on iOS. In both cases, Google has no qualms about paying a colossal sum to maintain its dominance in these sectors. This agreement, which will run from October 2026 to June 2029,…