The United States has emerged as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) development, according to a new report by ZeroBounce.
“AI technology is advancing rapidly worldwide,” stated Liviu Tanase, founder and CEO of ZeroBounce. “This progress is fueled by substantial private investments and the emergence of a growing number of AI start-ups.”
“Over the past decade, billions have been invested, and we witness a significant increase in AI-related job opportunities and innovation,” Tanase emphasized in a statement. “Companies are actively building skilled AI workforces to maintain their competitive edge.”
“As various industries continue to integrate AI, these investments and developments will play a pivotal role in shaping the future,” he added.
The report from ZeroBounce analyzed 10 countries renowned for their robust AI development and capabilities: the United States, China, United Kingdom, Singapore, Canada, South Korea, Israel, Germany, Japan, and Australia.
The company relied heavily on data sourced from websites Statista and GlobalData, along with a general AI index calculated by Tortoise Media, a British news website established by former BBC News director and The Times editor James Harding in 2018.
While the United States achieved a lower composite score and global index rating compared to other nations due to fewer available AI job postings and talent, it has secured the third-highest position in AI investment over the past decade and the past year alone.
The study concentrated on private investment made over the past decade alongside the number of AI start-ups and available AI-specific job openings within the market.
The U.S. has poured $335 billion in private investment into AI technology over the past decade and an additional $67.22 billion in the last year alone, boasting approximately 5,500 start-ups. Notably, the U.S. also recorded 71,000 job openings for AI in 2024 alone, representing 1.62% of all job postings.
These figures overshadow China, which has witnessed approximately a third of the investment made in the same period with significantly fewer start-ups and job openings. However, China compensates for this by having a larger pool of AI specialists.
Israel has secured a high ranking, and numerous reports have highlighted the country’s substantial drive toward AI investment and development, positioning itself ahead of regional allies. Prior to October 7, and potential, particularly in law enforcement and military capabilities.
In a video showcasing animated segments to demonstrate the Barak tank’s potential, an Israel Defense Forces operator successfully identified targets both in front and behind his tank, enabled by a specially designed helmet that filtered battlefield data. The tank also seamlessly communicated this information to a nearby tank, which promptly responded and identified the target.