New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): India has ascended to the third position globally on Stanford University’s 2025 Global AI Vibrancy Index, trailing only the United States and China. This marks a significant improvement, with India climbing four places in just one year. Karnataka’s Minister for Electronics, IT and BT, Priyank Kharge, announced the news through social media, noting the nation’s progress across multiple parameters including research and development, talent availability, responsible AI practices, policy frameworks, and digital infrastructure.
Kharge stated, “India is now ranked No. 3 globally on Stanford University’s 2025 Global AI Vibrancy Index, behind only the US and China, after climbing four places in just one year. The ranking is based on parameters including R&D, talent, responsible AI, policy and infrastructure.” He emphasized that India’s rise is fueled by increased research output, higher patenting activity, a burgeoning AI job market, and advancements in digital infrastructure. On the talent front, he highlighted that India ranks No. 2 globally, showcasing the vast scale and depth of its AI workforce and educational ecosystem.
The minister further underscored the pivotal role of Karnataka in this progress, asserting that the state is positioning itself as India’s AI lighthouse. “Karnataka has been a key contributor to this momentum. We are positioning the state as India’s AI lighthouse. Our Startup Policy 2025-30 commits ₹518 crore to support 25,000 startups with a strong AI and deeptech focus,” he added. The state has also initiated a ₹600 crore DeepTech Decade fund, alongside a new IT Policy 2025-30, and established institutions like ARTPARK at the Indian Institute of Science, which includes the upcoming BRAINZ (Bengaluru Robotics & AI Innovation Zone) campus.
The Stanford University report emphasizes India’s rapid advancements in the AI sector, with significant global investments in AI infrastructure from various governments. Canada has announced a USD 2.4 billion AI infrastructure package, France committed EUR 109 billion, India pledged USD 1.25 billion, and Saudi Arabia’s Project Transcendence represents a USD 100 billion AI investment initiative. The report highlights the increasing global commitment to strengthening domestic AI ecosystems.
India’s rise in AI talent concentration is particularly noteworthy, with a recorded increase of 252 percent from 2016 to 2024, leading the world in this metric. Countries like Costa Rica and Portugal followed with increases of 240 percent and 237 percent, respectively. The report also referenced the IndiaAI Mission, launched in March 2024 with an investment of USD 1.25 billion, aimed at bolstering India’s AI ecosystem through public-private partnerships, development of a national non-personal data platform, and support for homegrown AI models and deep-tech startups.
The mission further focuses on ethical AI governance and expanding AI labs beyond major cities to democratize access to technology. Together, these initiatives highlight India’s growing significance as a major global AI hub, driven by increased talent strength, policy recalibration, and targeted public investment. The promising advancements and commitments reflect a forward momentum that positions India as a key player in the global AI landscape.
For more details, you may visit Stanford University, Karnataka Government, and the IndiaAI Mission.
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