AI-Driven Enhancements in Cloud Computing: Challenges and Future Prospects

Cloud computing has become a fundamental element of enterprise IT infrastructure; however, its effectiveness is frequently compromised by challenges related to resource management, cost optimization, and performance inefficiencies.Artificial intelligence (AI) provides powerful tools to address these issues by automating decision-making, improving resource allocation, and enhancing security.This paper explores how AI-driven solutions can enhance enterprise cloud computing by increasing scalability, reducing costs, and improving overall performance.Additionally, it presents a comprehensive review of seminal works exploring the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud Computing (CC), focusing on their combined impact on strategic decisionmaking, resource management, and business innovation.The advancements, challenges, and future directions of AI and cloud computing in Saudi Arabia aligning with the nation's Vision 2030 goals will be explored.