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China leads global underwater data center patents, dominating green computing infrastructure

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China has secured a dominant position in underwater data center technology, holding 80% of global patents in the field over the past two decades. This indicates a significant shift in green computing infrastructure development, with China moving from an early adopter to a leader in subsea data technologies. The country shows particular strength in engineering aspects like modular construction and in-situ deployment. AI

IMPACT This development could influence the future of AI infrastructure by potentially offering more energy-efficient and cost-effective data storage solutions.

RANK_REASON Significant industry move concerning technological leadership and infrastructure development. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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China leads global underwater data center patents, dominating green computing infrastructure

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Holly Chik ·

    China holds 80% of world’s underwater data centre patents as computing energy demands grow

    China owns 80 per cent of the world’s underwater data centre patents, giving it a decisive lead in critical technologies, according to a two-decade study of global patents in the field. The findings reveal a shift away from the West in the race to build future green computing inf…

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