US leads the AI innovation race
The global AI market is currently valued at over €130 billion. Analysts expect it to expand to nearly €1.9 trillion by 2030. A new study by Linkee, an AI-powered software company, has highlighted the countries leading this race. The study examined AI patents, models, investments, job openings, and workforce adoption.
United States tops the AI innovation ranking
The United States secures the first position with a near-perfect score of 99. It is home to 561 AI models and leads in investments, contributing $77.6 billion to the sector. The adoption of AI is also widespread, with 71% of employees using artificial intelligence tools in daily work.
Switzerland and South Korea follow behind
Switzerland comes second in the global AI innovation ranking with a score of 66. It leads in patents per capita, recording 18 per 100,000 people. AI use in workplaces is high, with 82% of employees adopting these tools.
South Korea ranks third with a score of 54. The country has 17 AI patents per 100,000 people and has invested $2.6 billion in the sector. Over 70% of South Korean employees rely on AI at work.
China and Singapore secure top five positions
China takes the fourth spot with a score of 52. It has invested $9.1 billion in AI and created 196 models. Workforce adoption is among the highest, with 91% of employees using AI regularly.
Singapore ranks fifth with a score of 32. It stands out with the highest demand for AI professionals, recording 216 job openings per million residents. AI adoption is also strong, with 88% of workers using the technology.
India stands seventh in the global AI race
India secures seventh place with a final score of 24. The country invests $7.25 billion in AI, one of the highest globally. Workforce adoption is also the strongest, with 92% of employees using AI in their roles. India holds two AI patents per 100,000 people and has produced 29 AI models. Although the country ranks behind in patents and models, its strong adoption and growing investments highlight its role in shaping the sector.
Other countries in the top ten
Canada comes sixth, slightly ahead of India, with $1.96 billion in AI investments and 94 models. The United Kingdom ranks eighth with $4.44 billion invested and 140 AI models. Australia and Italy close the top ten, recording high workforce adoption rates despite smaller investments.
AI innovation reflects future of work
The study’s authors note that the global AI race is not only about patents or funding. It also highlights how countries are preparing their societies for the next decade of innovation and change.
