Report: Second-place China to overtake the US in global AI race in five to 10 years

As a defining technology of the future that has the potential to transform multiple industries from finance to transport, AI has become a new battleground for countries vying for future economic influence and power. — SCMP

The US is the undisputed leader in artificial intelligence (AI) development while China is the fastest-growing country set to overtake the US in five to 10 years on its current trajectory, according to The Global AI Index published this week by Tortoise Intelligence.

The index, which ranks 54 countries based on their AI capabilities, measured seven key indicators over 12 months: talent, infrastructure, operating environment, research, development, government strategy and commercial ventures.