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AI’s Next Data Center Could Float in the Middle of the Ocean

Published August 6, 2026

DeFiance Daily – AI’s growth is creating enormous demand for electricity and cooling. Portland-based startup Panthalassa believes part of the answer could lie in the open ocean. Backed by a $140 million Series B led by Peter Thiel, the company is preparing autonomous, wave-powered computing systems designed to run AI workloads at sea.