[burkaman]

Do they really believe that, or are they just trying to look greener and make their carbon negative commitment look more real?

> “We wouldn’t enter into this agreement if we were not optimistic that engineering advances are gaining momentum,” said Microsoft President Brad Smith.

Why not? What's the downside for Microsoft, even if they think this probably won't happen by 2028? They even get paid "penalties" if Helion doesn't deliver.

[asdfman123]

> are they just trying to look greener

Absolutely not! They’re also trying to look cutting edge.