Boom shifts focus from supersonic airliner to powering AI data centers

Boom's supersonic airliner project may be delayed as the company pivots to supplying power for AI data centers, and its data center power business has lost a customer.

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2026-10-30 21:41 · Ars Technica AI
Supersonic airliner in doubt as company shifts to powering AI data centers

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