These 10 countries are ahead

Europe is lagging behind when it comes to artificial intelligence. Our ranking of the countries with the highest AI competitiveness shows how much Germany and Co. have already been left behind.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a topic of the future. Technology already plays a crucial role in global competition, whether in terms of economics, technology or geopolitical influence. But which nations are currently ahead in this race?

These nations are the furthest along when it comes to AI

The “Global AI Vibrancy Tool,” a current list from Stanford University, shows the current status of the race for artificial intelligence (via Visual Capitalist). The in-depth analysis not only assesses countries based on their research performance, but also takes into account a total of 42 indicators, including investment, the availability of suitable skilled workers, government regulation and even public opinion.

The result provides some expected insights but also various surprises. No nation from the DACH region makes it into the top ten. Switzerland ended up in an honorable eleventh place. Germany’s 15th place is a disappointment for Europe’s largest economy. Industrial strength in the classic sense is not enough in the AI ​​era. Austria is only in 29th place.

The performance of the Scandinavian states is also surprising. Nations that are often considered digital role models, such as Finland (18th place), Denmark (21st), Sweden (25th) and Norway (30th), can be found surprisingly far back in the list. In our ranking we show which countries can now place themselves at the top of the global AI race.

10th place: Canada

Tenth place goes to Canada, whose advantages include a strong research network and a liberal immigration policy that brings workers into the country for the tech industry. The country has established itself as an important player in AI research and receives a score of 15.56.