Here's the list of the top 10 countries leading in artificial intelligence (AI), according to the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI)
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The United States has topped the list as it has the world's most robust AI ecosystem and it outperforms every country by significant margins
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China holds the second place as it leads in AI patenting. China has also produced more notable machine-learning models such as DeepSeek
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The United Kingdom, ranked third, took a global leadership position on AI, hosting the world's first AI safety summit in 2023
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India, ranked fourth on the list, scores highly in AI research and development, but lags behind the top 3 countries in areas such as policy, governance and infrastructure
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The UAE, ranked fifth on the list, has publicly committed to becoming a global leader in AI, investing heavily in quality research institutes
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France, ranked sixth, is set to take a global leadership position on AI as it will host the AI safety summit this year
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South Korea, ranked seventh, is actively advancing its AI. It is also among the handful of countries that produce semiconductor devices needed for AI development
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Germany considered a leader in European AI development, ranked eighth on the list
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Japan, ranked ninth, has developed and revised AI-related regulations with the goal of maximising AI's positive impact on society
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Singapore, ranked tenth, is actively promoting AI development through significant government investment, robust research initiatives, and a focus on upskilling the workforce