• A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    2
    arrow-down
    1
    ·
    2 days ago

    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.

    • RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      1 day ago

      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.

      • A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        1 day ago

        Who only float out, what, once a fortnight? And thats probably being generous… Probably be a drone ship that spends 98% of its time on autopilot with someone only intervening when an issue pops up.