India 3rd in Global AI Competitiveness, Behind US & China

• India ranks third globally in AI competitiveness, trailing only the US and China, according to Stanford University's Global AI Vibrancy Tool.
• India scored 21.59, significantly behind the US (78.6) and China (36.95), but ahead of countries like South Korea, Japan, and the UK.
• The Global AI Vibrancy Tool assesses national competitiveness across parameters including talent, R&D, investment, public policy, and infrastructure.
• India's strong showing is driven by its robust technology ecosystem, increasing investments, and a growing pool of skilled talent.
• Global tech giants like Amazon ($35 billion) and Microsoft ($17.5 billion) have announced major investments in India's AI and digital infrastructure.

Why It Matters: India's third global AI rank signifies its rising tech power and appeal for major investments.