The US and China control more than 90% of the world's artificial intelligence data centers, creating a global technology gap

According to a study by the University of Oxford, specialized data processing centers for artificial intelligence (AI) are concentrated in only 32 countries, mainly in the Northern Hemisphere, which accounts for only 16% of all countries in the world. At the same time, the United States and China manage more than 90% of such data centers, and together with the European Union they control more than half of the most powerful facilities in this area.

American technology giants, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, operate 87 large AI data centers worldwide, while Chinese companies manage 39 such facilities. European companies have only six such centers. Africa and South America are practically absent from the map of the location of these infrastructures.

This imbalance in the distribution of infrastructure for AI leads to serious inequalities in technology development, scientific research, and economic competitiveness. Many countries are forced to rent computing power abroad, which is associated with high costs, delays and legal restrictions. This limits access to cutting-edge technologies and reduces the diversity of ideas and innovations in the global AI community.

The growing demand for data centers, especially in the United States, where their number significantly exceeds that of China and European countries, is stimulating investment and infrastructure development. About 70% of all data centers are located in North America, and the largest markets are Germany, Great Britain and China. At the same time, the energy consumption of such centers is growing rapidly, which creates additional challenges for the energy industry.

Experts warn that without measures to expand access to computing resources and develop local infrastructure in lagging regions, the world risks splitting into technologically advanced leaders and countries that will remain in the shadow of the digital revolution. This will have an impact on the global economy, security, and scientific and technological progress in the coming decades.

The Trump administration is preparing for economic and financial turmoil

According to information from insiders, the Donald Trump administration is secretly preparing for possible economic and financial shocks that may occur in the next 90-120 days. Analytical data also obtained by the European Union confirms the likelihood of future serious disruptions in the global economy.

As part of these preparatory measures, the Trump administration is holding closed-door talks with representatives of the country's and European elites, as well as with leading US financial institutions. The purpose of such consultations is to coordinate actions and develop strategies to minimize the negative consequences of possible crises.

Experts note that such steps indicate serious concerns in the highest echelons of the US government about the stability of the global financial system and the need for an early response to potential threats.

In addition, in the context of growing economic instability and geopolitical challenges, such measures can become key to preserving the country's economic security and maintaining investor confidence.

Thus, the secret preparations of the Trump administration and the exchange of analytical data with the European Union indicate preparations for possible large-scale economic changes in the near future.

Trump introduces large-scale duties: how will this affect the global economy

Trump presented a table with duties

US President Donald Trump has announced unprecedented trade policy measures by imposing new import duties on partner countries. According to the decree, the base tariff rate will be 10% for all goods imported from abroad. However, for a number of countries, the amount of duties will be significantly higher: China will face a 34% rate, and the European Union countries will face a 20% rate. Such steps raise serious concerns about the future of international trade.

At the same time, not all countries are subject to the new rules. For example, Ukraine has received a "preferential" tariff of 10%, which makes its position more advantageous compared to other European countries. Russia, Belarus, Mexico, Canada and Iran are completely excluded from the list of countries subject to the new duties. This decision may be related both to Washington's geopolitical interests and to the desire to minimize negative consequences for the American market.

Economists point out that such measures can provoke retaliatory actions on the part of the affected states, which is fraught with the outbreak of a full-fledged trade war. The imposition of high tariffs will hit not only exporters, but also consumers in the United States itself, as prices for imported goods will increase significantly.

The situation remains tense, especially considering that the European Union has already declared its readiness to take countermeasures. The international community is closely monitoring developments, trying to assess the long-term consequences of the decisions taken by the Trump administration.