Understanding Cloud Compute Availability for AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) development relies heavily on robust cloud computing resources. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has introduced a new methodology to estimate and monitor the worldwide distribution of public cloud compute availability for AI. This approach focuses on cloud regions managed by leading providers with substantial market share.
How the Methodology Works
The OECD’s method identifies cloud regions—physical hubs equipped with specialized hardware for AI workloads—by analyzing publicly available data. Experts then aggregate these regions’ AI compute capabilities based on their geographic location. As a result, the methodology creates indicators that categorize countries and economies according to their access to public cloud AI compute resources.
Impact on AI Policy and Innovation
This innovative measurement framework supports global efforts to monitor the evolving AI compute landscape. It provides valuable data for the OECD.AI Policy Observatory and the upcoming OECD.AI Observatory Index. By tracking public cloud AI compute availability, policymakers and innovators can better understand AI infrastructure disparities and work toward more equitable access worldwide.
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OECD: Measuring domestic public cloud compute availability for artificial intelligence
