US has acquired 72% of the world’s AI compute since 2022, Epoch AI data shows
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Customs records traced through Taiwan suggest America's lead is widening, with China holding roughly 10% of global compute The United States has acquired 72% of the world’s AI compute since 2022. That is the headline number from new research by Epoch AI, built from its AI Chip Imports explorer and published on October 27, 2026. America’s share of newly acquired compute hit 78% in the first half of 2026, which suggests the gap is widening rather than closing. Epoch AI’s findings break down into a few key figures.
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