What is Global AI Index? It is a ranking of countries based on their level of investment, innovation, and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI). The index aims to make sense of AI in 62 countries that have chosen to invest in it.
The index is compiled using a diverse set of 28 data sources, including government reports, public databases from international organizations, think tanks, and private companies. These sources are used to assess national ecosystems and evaluate the capacity for AI. The Global AI Index is produced by Tortoise Media, and it is updated annually.
According to The Star, Malaysia has been ranked 44th in the Global AI Index, falling behind Singapore, which secured a spot in the top three.
The United States claimed the top position, achieving a perfect score of 100. The country has made significant advancements in generating AI talent, establishing infrastructure, and investing in research and development.
China secured the second position with a score of 61.5, while Singapore came in third with a score of 50. Singapore excelled in various indicators, particularly in infrastructure and government strategy, where it scored over 80 points. The report highlighted Singapore’s notable progress driven by government initiatives to promote AI research, innovation, and human capital.
In contrast, Malaysia obtained an overall score of 19.6. It scored highest in the operating environment category with 72.2 points, followed by infrastructure with 65.3 points. However, Malaysia received low scores in talent, research, development, and commercial aspects. The Global AI Index also awarded Malaysia 48.1 points for its government strategy.
The Top 10 Countries in the Global AI Index are:
- United States
- China
- Singapore
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- South Korea
- Israel
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Finland
