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US and China dominate AI data centers, study finds

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A study from the University of Oxford indicates that companies based in the US and China dominate the global AI data center market, controlling over 90%. Concurrently, an analysis of 23,000 cloud clusters revealed that GPUs are utilized at an average rate of only 5%, pointing to significant underutilized capacity within the industry. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential inefficiencies and market concentration in AI infrastructure, suggesting opportunities for optimization and competition.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on findings from an academic study regarding AI data center control and utilization. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · Newfortech ·

    An Oxford study shows US and Chinese companies control more than 90% of AI‑focused data centers worldwide. Meanwhile, a survey of 23,000 cloud clusters found av

    An Oxford study shows US and Chinese companies control more than 90% of AI‑focused data centers worldwide. Meanwhile, a survey of 23,000 cloud clusters found average GPU usage of only 5%. The gap highlights massive idle capacity. https:// newfortech.com/opinions/uk-str ategy-addr…

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