India 3rd in Global AI Power, Ahead of Developed Nations: Stanford Report

• India ranks as the world's third most competitive country in Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to a Stanford University report.
• India's AI score of 21.59 places it behind only the US (78.6) and China (36.95).
• The country has surpassed developed nations like South Korea, Japan, UK, and Germany in AI competitiveness.
• India's rapid AI progress is driven by a robust tech ecosystem, increased investment, and a growing talent pool.
• Major tech companies like Amazon ($35 billion) and Microsoft ($17.5 billion) have announced significant investments in India's AI infrastructure.

Why It Matters: India's third-place AI ranking indicates its growing global tech and economic power.