In 2024, the United States led with 40 notable AI models, followed by China with 15 and France with three.
All major geographic groups, including the United States, China, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, reported releasing fewer notable models in 2024 than in the previous year.
Since 2003, the United States has produced
more models than other major countries such as the United Kingdom, China,
and Canada.
France, Canada, Israel, and Saudi Arabia each contribute 1.
This disparity underscores the US's leadership in AI innovation, driven by robust investment, research institutions, and tech giants.
China's smaller tally reflects its growing but still maturing AI ecosystem.
The presence of single-model contributors like France and Israel indicates niche advancements in specialized areas.
The definition of an AI model—a program trained for human-like tasks—emphasizes the transformative potential of these technologies across industries.
The data, sourced from the Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2025, illustrates the global race for AI supremacy, with the US currently at the forefront.
