CalCompute
California's public cloud computing cluster for safe, ethical, equitable, and sustainable AI
Established by Senate Bill 53 (SB-53), Chapter 138, Section 11546.8 of the Government Code.
Overview
CalCompute is designed to make AI development safe, ethical, equitable, and sustainable while ensuring powerful computing resources are accessible to everyone - not just big tech companies. California already leads the world in AI innovation, and CalCompute aims to expand that innovation to benefit everyone through advances in medicine, wildfire prediction, climate science, and more.
Core Mission and Goals
- Fostering research and innovation that benefits the public
- Enabling equitable innovation by expanding access to computational resources
Infrastructure Components
CalCompute shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
- A fully owned and hosted cloud platform
- Necessary human expertise to operate and maintain the platform
- Necessary human expertise to support, train, and facilitate the use of CalCompute
Location & Establishment
CalCompute is preferred to be established within the University of California system. The UC system has a long history of building modern internet technologies, from ARPANET to today's cloud computing infrastructure. If established within UC, the University of California may receive private donations for the purposes of implementing CalCompute.
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CalCompute and Web 4.0
CalCompute represents a perfect application for Web 4.0 (Independent Internet) technologies. Web 4.0's decentralized, edge-based infrastructure directly supports CalCompute's mission to provide safe, ethical, equitable, and sustainable AI computing resources for California.
Why Web 4.0 for CalCompute?
Decentralized Infrastructure
Web 4.0's decentralized architecture aligns perfectly with CalCompute's requirement for a fully owned and hosted cloud platform. Instead of relying on centralized corporate data centers, Web 4.0 enables California to build its own distributed computing network.
- No vendor lock-in or proprietary dependencies
- Natural fit with UC's multi-campus structure
- Self-healing networks with no single points of failure
- Truly public ownership and control
Edge Computing & Equity
Web 4.0's edge computing model enables CalCompute to achieve its equitable access goals by bringing computing resources closer to users across California, not just in major tech hubs.
- Mesh networking extends access to underserved areas
- Local processing reduces latency and energy consumption
- Distributed resources eliminate geographic barriers
Key Web 4.0 Technologies for CalCompute
Mesh Networking
Peer-to-peer connections create resilient networks without central points of control. This enables CalCompute to distribute computing resources across UC campuses and surrounding communities while maintaining robust connectivity.
Post-Quantum Security
Future-proof encryption that protects CalCompute's infrastructure and data against quantum computing threats, ensuring long-term security for California's public cloud platform.
Edge Computing
Local processing reduces energy consumption by 99.9% compared to cloud-based AI, directly supporting CalCompute's sustainability goals while enabling faster, more private AI applications.
Learn more about Web 4.0 - Independent Internet: Visit the Web 4.0 page
Our Vision
AP0110 envisions a future where CalCompute leverages our Independent Internet (Web 4.0) technologies to create California's public cloud computing infrastructure - one that is truly safe, ethical, equitable, and sustainable for all Californians.
Safety ✓
- •Post-quantum security protocols
- •Ethical AI frameworks with safeguards
- •ISO/IEC 20243, 27001, 42001 compliance
- •Self-healing infrastructure
Ethics ✓
- •GDPR and AI Act compliant
- •Transparency in data flows
- •User control and opt-out capabilities
- •Centralized governance and safeguards
Equity ✓
- •Decentralized infrastructure eliminates barriers
- •Mesh networking for underserved areas
- •Proven equity focus in practice
Sustainability ✓
- •99.9% less power consumption (0.00033 cWh vs 1.1 cWh)
- •Edge computing reduces data center dependency
- •Local processing minimizes energy costs
Public Benefit ✓
- •Open-source development model
- •Community-driven curation programs
- •Non-profit applications (child rescue operations)
- •Free hosting for community resources
UC & Beyond
AP0110 envisions CalCompute established with large-scale data centers at each UC Campus and smaller computing units in government buildings throughout California. This distributed infrastructure model reduces the cost of data-transit and secures sensitive data by keeping it close to home.
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Why AP0110
AP0110 is uniquely positioned to serve as a critical infrastructure partner and technical contributor to CalCompute. Our Independent Internet (Web 4.0) technology, Local Intelligence Infrastructure (LII), and commitment to safe, ethical, equitable, and sustainable AI directly align with CalCompute's core mission and requirements.
Technological Innovation
- •Independent Internet (Web 4.0) - next-generation infrastructure
- •Post-quantum security future-proofs investments
- •Edge computing addresses equity and sustainability goals
Cost Efficiency
- •99.9% reduction in AI compute energy consumption
- •Self-healing infrastructure reduces operational expenses
Compliance & Ethics
- •GDPR, AI Act, HIPAA, ISO 20243/27001/42001 compliant
- •Built-in ethical AI frameworks
- •Transparency and governance controls
Community-Driven
- •Open-source development model
- •Community governance structures
- •Scalable volunteer and contributor networks
UC Integration
- •Existing partnerships with UC Riverside, SoCal OASIS, UC LAUNCH, UC Berkeley, SkyDeck
- •UC graduate founders with deep institutional knowledge
- •Alignment with UC's legacy in internet technology (ARPANET to today)
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Contact Us
Are you a consortium member, government employee, UC campus faculty, or interested stakeholder? We'd love to hear from you about CalCompute and how we can work together.
Consortium Members
Partner with AP0110 to help build CalCompute's infrastructure and advance California's public cloud computing goals.
Government Employees
State and local government employees interested in CalCompute implementation, policy, or collaboration opportunities.
UC Campus Faculty
UC faculty members interested in research partnerships, technical contributions, or CalCompute implementation at your campus.
General Inquiries
Researchers, students, organizations, or other stakeholders with questions about CalCompute.
For all CalCompute inquiries, email us at
CalCompute@AP0110.com