The $40 billion agreement to shut down the Colossus data centre under SpaceX is at risk

On 7 July, a court action ordered SpaceX to shut down the gas turbine that had powered its colossus 2 data centre on the grounds that it operated without the required permission. This action could jeopardize part of the $45 billion contract between SpaceX and Anthropic. It is likely that the lower court will order the shut-down of the turbines during the licence period, but may also give SpaceX some time to comply。