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AI compute is the new oil, says The Economist

Original: AI compute is the new oil–and needs a new market

The Economist argues that computing power for artificial intelligence has become a strategic resource comparable to oil, and that it needs a new market structure to be allocated efficiently. The piece discusses how demand for AI compute is outstripping supply and why current arrangements fall short.

Why now: The comparison of AI compute to oil touches on ongoing debates about chip shortages, data-center investment and who controls critical AI infrastructure.

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