Conclusion

The United States remains the largest producer in high R&D intensive industries. China has been making rapid progress and is now tied with the EU as the second-largest producer. China is the largest global producer in medium-high R&D intensive industries, followed by the EU, with the United States a distant third. Many KTI industries are either developing or utilizing AI technologies, including the software publishing, IT services, and computer, electronic and optical products industries. Furthermore, AI is likely to give rise to new technologically advanced industries, products, and services. The data presented in this report indicate that the United States and China lead in research and commercialization of AI technologies; however, business adoption of AI technologies is occurring across the world, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and India and other developing countries.