Google’s first data center satellite is online and writing poetry
The first TPU in space is running a Google DeepMind Gemma 4 model and writing cheesy poetry.
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Google says its Suncatcher prototype data center satellite is online after an October 1 launch, with Gemma 4 generating a haiku about being in space (Tim Fernholz/TechCrunch) Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Techmeme (@techmeme.com) Oct 30, 2026 · 6 likes · 1 repostGoogle’s space data center is online The first TPU in space is running a Google DeepMind Gemma 4 model—and writing cheesy poetry. Humanity finally has orbital compute, apparently for rhymes. via TechCrunch AI #AI #Google #Gemma #DeepMind #wildsound #gamedev #gaming #indiedev
Deny Ally (@denyally.bsky.social) Oct 30, 2026 · 9 likes · 1 repostGoogle’s Project Suncatcher satellite has run Gemma 4 in orbit and sent its first AI-generated haiku back to Earth. A milestone for space-based data centers, but power, radiation, and cost remain major hurdles. techcrunch.com/2026/10/30/g...
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