Cloud was once framed as neutral, abstract infrastructure. AI is changing that premise. Compute now concentrates around energy, jurisdiction and industrial capacity, transforming cloud from a convenience layer into a strategic architectural decision with geopolitical and economic consequences.
When Cloud Becomes Infrastructure
AI, energy and sovereignty are reshaping Europe’s digital architecture
Cloud computing was once marketed as borderless infrastructure. In the age of AI, that abstraction is collapsing. Compute now depends on energy grids, jurisdiction and physical location.
