According to Oxford researchers, AI data centers are poised to play a critical role in shaping nations' global influence, akin to oil's historical significance. Currently, AI infrastructure is concentrated in just 33 countries, with the majority located within a few nations, while regions like South America and Africa remain under-resourced. The study emphasizes the importance of compute sovereignty, driven by major cloud providers, particularly in the US, China, and Europe. The report raises concerns about dependency on a handful of suppliers and the need for countries to develop their own AI capabilities to ensure equitable access and global competitiveness.
AI data centers, akin to oil, will shape nations' global standing, but their concentration in 33 nations raises serious concerns about equitable access and compute sovereignty.
The research highlights the urgent need for countries outside the AI infrastructural norms to develop their own capabilities, ensuring they are not left behind in the global digital economy.
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