Major AI companies such as Google and Meta are based in the U.S., alongside emerging firms like OpenAI and Anthropic, which are making significant strides in AI model development.

While the U.S. has various AI-related laws, comprehensive federal regulations are still pending, as Congress has yet to enact a cohesive regulatory framework.

This report was released as U.S. and allied government officials convened in San Francisco to discuss AI safety measures and the future of AI governance.

According to a recent index from Stanford University, the United States continues to lead the world in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, surpassing China in both research and innovation.

Accessible through the AI Index website, the tool evaluates a country's AI ecosystem using 42 specific indicators, including research papers, private investment, and patents.

The Global AI Vibrancy Tool assesses AI ecosystems across eight pillars: research and development, responsible AI, economy, education, diversity, policy and governance, public opinion, and infrastructure.

The United Kingdom ranks third in the index, benefiting from robust research and educational infrastructure, and hosted the first international AI safety summit in 2023.

The United Arab Emirates ranks fifth, driven by substantial AI investments, including a notable $1.5 billion from Microsoft into the tech firm G42, which is known for its leading Arabic-language AI model.

The top ten countries in AI development also include France, South Korea, Germany, Japan, and Singapore, with France recognized for its strong AI policy and governance, as well as its startup Mistral contributing to the landscape.

The Stanford AI Index has introduced the Global AI Vibrancy Tool, designed to provide actionable insights for policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and the public regarding national AI development.

This tool aims to deliver unbiased, well-sourced data to enhance understanding of AI's complexities and will be updated regularly to reflect changes in global AI progress.

India follows closely in fourth place, bolstered by a strong AI research community and increasing economic investments in AI.