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Samsung is building floating data centers on ships, and it's already got regulatory approval (www.techspot.com)
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[–] 4 points 4 months ago (3 children)

And less tax and worker protection laws in international waters.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    Data centers arent big on the job creation front to begin with. Once they are built its basically a security guy for show, and a tech that flies in once a fortnight to deal with the odd, occasional issue.

    a floating datacenter would probably have even less jobs, since they probably wont need the security guard to keep the punk kids away anymore.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (1 child)

    Yes, however the ship itself will need maintenance and operators, and can be flagged in whatever country of convenience that offers the best ability to pay the least. No property taxes, far fewer environmental rules, free water, etc.

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