Epoch AI: global AI compute doubles every 9 months

Epoch AI estimates global AI compute from sold chips has grown about 2.5x annually since early 2024, doubling roughly every 9 months, with Q2 2026 sales alone exceeding all of 2024.

2026-10-30 ~ 2026-10-30 · 3 related posts

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