Where Data Tells the Story
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Artificial intelligence is fast becoming a barometer of national technological ambition. Stanford University’s AI Vibrancy Tool, which blends metrics from research and talent to governance and infrastructure, shows a clear hierarchy in global AI competitiveness. The United States retains a commanding lead followed by China and then India.
High-income countries dominate the top ranks, reflecting deep investments in R&D, robust university systems and mature digital infrastructure. India is the only lower-middle-income country to break into the top 30, a sign of its expanding research base and large technical workforce. Brazil, China and Malaysia represent the upper-middle tier, each building out their AI capabilities with state-backed initiatives and growing private-sector activity.