Why AI needs cloud
Cloud provides the computing power that makes modern AI possible, and understanding this connection helps you see why cloud skills matter for working with AI.
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Training a single large language model requires thousands of powerful GPUs working continuously for weeks or even months.
Running this yourself would mean buying millions of dollars of hardware that sits idle most of the time. Cloud lets you rent exactly what you need, when you need it.
The cloud model means startups and researchers can compete with the biggest tech companies. Without cloud, only a handful of organizations could afford to build AI at this scale.
The next time you use an AI tool, remember: behind it is a vast cloud infrastructure making it possible. Understanding this connection is the first step to working with AI yourself.
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