Bitget App
Trade smarter
Buy cryptoMarketsTradeFuturesEarnWeb3SquareMore
Trade
Spot
Buy and sell crypto with ease
Margin
Amplify your capital and maximize fund efficiency
Onchain
Going Onchain, without going Onchain!
Convert
Zero fees, no slippage
Explore
Launchhub
Gain the edge early and start winning
Copy
Copy elite trader with one click
Bots
Simple, fast, and reliable AI trading bot
Trade
USDT-M Futures
Futures settled in USDT
USDC-M Futures
Futures settled in USDC
Coin-M Futures
Futures settled in cryptocurrencies
Explore
Futures guide
A beginner-to-advanced journey in futures trading
Futures promotions
Generous rewards await
Overview
A variety of products to grow your assets
Simple Earn
Deposit and withdraw anytime to earn flexible returns with zero risk
On-chain Earn
Earn profits daily without risking principal
Structured Earn
Robust financial innovation to navigate market swings
VIP and Wealth Management
Premium services for smart wealth management
Loans
Flexible borrowing with high fund security
AWS and Microsoft pullback from AI data centers sparks debate

AWS and Microsoft pullback from AI data centers sparks debate

GrafaGrafa2025/04/30 06:20
By:Mahathir Bayena

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft have recently paused investments in new AI data centers, highlighting inefficiencies in centralised infrastructure models.  

This shift has led analysts to emphasise the growing importance of decentralised blockchain-based infrastructure, particularly for AI.  

Kai Wawrzinek, co-founder of Impossible Cloud Network, explained the challenges facing centralised systems.  

"News that AWS is joining Microsoft in pulling out of new data centers when demand for AI is growing exponentially is testament to the enormous inefficiency this model presents for scaling the global internet," Wawrzinek said.  

He believes that centralised data centers cannot adapt quickly enough to meet the demands of the AI era.  

Both companies are not alone in facing these struggles.  

Meta, despite initially promising massive investments in AI infrastructure, recently sought external funding for its data centers.  

OpenAI, too, has admitted that its research may never turn profitable, highlighting the high costs of running AI models like ChatGPT.  

Wawrzinek advocates for decentralised AI (DeFAI) as a solution.  

He points out that decentralised systems, powered by blockchain, can deploy AI compute resources more efficiently and scale faster than traditional centralised data centers.  

"Capacity can be deployed more efficiently where and when it's needed without waiting years for centralized megaprojects," he added.  

The model also addresses labor shortages caused by the overwhelming demand for skilled workers in data center construction.  

Blockchain-enabled systems, like Aethir and 0G Labs, have already demonstrated that decentralised AI development can be both feasible and profitable.  

These systems eliminate the need for large-scale infrastructure while still providing substantial computational power.  

AI's recent developments, such as the success of China's DeepSeek, further illustrate the potential of decentralised AI, showing that AI firms can create advanced models at a fraction of traditional hardware costs.  

"The future of AI infrastructure lies in open, permissionless networks, where supply meets demand dynamically and globally," Wawrzinek concluded.  

0

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

PoolX: Locked for new tokens.
APR up to 10%. Always on, always get airdrop.
Lock now!