Khaberni - An analytical report presented by the global consulting firm (KPMG) in Davos, Wednesday, indicated that the United States is significantly ahead in the race to develop artificial intelligence, followed by Europe which is slightly ahead of China.
This was according to the "Strategic Artificial Intelligence Capabilities Index," which was prepared by (KPMG) in collaboration with "Oxford Economics" in the United Kingdom, based on data from 900 decision-makers around the world.
The United States scored 75.2 out of 100, attributed to the speed and comprehensiveness with which American companies adopt artificial intelligence technologies in daily business operations, along with the availability of powerful computers in efficient financial markets.
The United States also benefits from strong scientific research and the availability of skilled personnel capable of quickly transferring artificial intelligence solutions from the experimental stage to practical application.
Europe ranked second with 48.8 points, benefiting from a strong industrial base and good regulatory frameworks for technology, although these advantages are not economically exploited sufficiently, as the integration of artificial intelligence in the business sector is slow, with many applications still in the trial phase.
The report noted that rising energy costs, a shortage of computing power, and fragmentation of financial markets hinder significant expansion in the use of artificial intelligence within Europe.
The United Kingdom and Ireland topped Europe with a score of 69.2 points, while German-speaking European countries scored 54 points, and countries in central, eastern, and southern Europe scored less than 30 points.
China, on the other hand, scored 48.2 points, benefiting from patent registrations in the field of artificial intelligence and its control over important computer components, although its limited cooperation with other countries slows knowledge exchange and limits the profitable commercial use of technologies.
The study recommended that Europe work on strengthening its autonomy in the field of artificial intelligence without isolating itself, with speeding up licensing procedures and providing more funding for startups.
It also emphasized the need to increase computing power for new companies and provide more qualified competencies, including through immigration, reducing external technical dependence, and accelerating the transfer of artificial intelligence applications to the real economy.
