Global Artificial Intelligence Competitiveness Index
The Project is developed
with technological support of
Deep Knowledge Group
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competitiveness Index is a living index and ongoing series of reports representing one of the most comprehensive, longitudinal analyses of national AI ecosystems and their evolution from innovation to governance. Across its four volumes, the Index traces the full arc of AI maturity: Part 1 mapped the global corporate and industrial landscape; Part 2 quantified scientific research, patents, and academic output; Part 3 benchmarked human capital, education pipelines, and workforce readiness; and Part 4 examined policy, governance, and regulatory capacity—measuring how nations translate ambition into enforceable law and institutional strength, and Part 5 focuses on one of the most strategically significant frontiers of applied artificial intelligence: its integration into the global financial system. Taken together, the series establishes an integrated evidence base covering more than 50 countries and thousands of organizations, offering policymakers, investors, and researchers a unified framework to assess where global AI leadership is being built, institutionalized, and responsibly governed.
Reports
The Global AI Competitiveness Index draws upon the insights of an astute board of AI Committee Members comprising internationally distinguished experts whose excellence spans policy, law, academia, and industry. The committee includes Dame Jennifer Mary Shipley DNZM PC, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Global Leadership Figure; Dr. Rudolf Scharping, former Federal Minister of Defence of Germany and Chairman of RSBK AG; Prof. Dr. Rudolf Mellinghoff, former President of Germany’s Federal Fiscal Court (Bundesfinanzhof); Prof. Dr. Volker Römermann, CSP, Professor of Commercial and IP Law at Hannover University and Founder of Römermann Rechtsanwälte; Prof. Christoph Schommer; Dr. Xin Zhou, AI Index Committee Member and AI Governance Expert; Dr. Patrick Glauner, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at Deggendorf Institute of Technology and Innovation Manager for AI at Krones Group; Dmitry Kaminskiy, General Partner of Deep Knowledge Group; Franco Cortese, Director of Longevity Industry Analytics, and Jian Zhou, data expert and co-author of the Global AI Competitiveness Index series. Deep Knowledge Group has been a host or co-host to all four volumes of the index, and the Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) has served as official Observer organization since Part 3 of the index.
Collectively, the consortium behind the Index was formed in 2024 to conduct objective analyses of the domain of Global AI industrialization, science, technology, finance, policy and governance. In 2026, the consortium is planning to produce an additional four reports on AI competitiveness in specific domains and industries, starting with AI in Finance, and to add several additional members to its AI Committee.
References:
[3] J. Zhou, P. Glauner and D. Kaminskiy, "IFF Global Artificial Intelligence Competitiveness Index Report - Part 3: Analyzing AI Competitiveness From the Human Capital Perspective", International Finance Forum (IFF), 2025.
[2] J. Zhou, P. Glauner and D. Kaminskiy, "IFF Global Artificial Intelligence Competitiveness Index Report - Part 2: Analyzing AI Competitiveness From the Research Innovation Perspective", International Finance Forum (IFF), 2025.
[1] J. Zhou, P. Glauner and D. Kaminskiy, "IFF Global Artificial Intelligence Competitiveness Index Report - Part 1: Analyzing AI Competitiveness From the Enterprise Perspective", International Finance Forum (IFF), 2024.
Global AI Competitiveness Index Committee Members
Dame Jennifer Mary Shipley DNZM PC
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Global Leadership Figure
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Dame Jenny Shipley served as the 36th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1997 to 1999, becoming the country’s first female Prime Minister and the first woman to lead the National Party. She held senior cabinet roles in social welfare, health, transport, and women’s affairs, and later built an international profile in business leadership, governance, and global women’s leadership initiatives.
Prof. Dr. h.c. Rudolf Mellinghoff
Former Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany; Former President oft he Federal Fiscal Court of Germany
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Prof. Mellinghoff is an internationally renowned lawyer with an outstanding career at the intersection of law, finance and governance. As a former judge at the Federal Constitutional Court, he ensures that human rights are respected when introducing AI. From his work as President of the Federal Finance Court, he has in-depth knowledge of regulatory structures and financial supervision in the field of AI and innovation policy.
Prof. Dr. Volker Römermann, CSP
Founder & CEO, Römermann Rechtsanwälte; Professor of Commercial and IP Law, Hannover University
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A leading authority on legal transformation and corporate governance, Prof. Römermann advises governments and corporations on law, technology, and ethics. As Founder of Legal Revolution and a certified speaking professional (CSP), he is a central figure in Europe’s AI law and digital compliance ecosystem.
Prof. Christoph Schommer
Head of AI4Education, University of Luxembourg; Founder, The AI Café
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Prof. Schommer is a computational scientist and educator specializing in AI applications in learning and society. As founder of The AI Café and Head of the AI4Education focus area at the University of Luxembourg, he promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and public dialogue around responsible AI.
Dr. Patrick Glauner
Professor of Artificial Intelligence, Deggendorf Institute of Technology (Germany); Innovation Manager for AI at Krones; former Fellow at CERN
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Dr. Glauner is an award-winning academic and industry expert specializing in artificial intelligence, policy, and innovation governance. He previously served as Innovation Manager for AI at Krones Group and has advised the European Parliament and national ministries on technology regulation and competitiveness. He is also a former Fellow at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).
Dmitry Kaminskiy
General Partner, Deep Knowledge Group; Founder, AI Industry Analytics
Dmitry Kaminskiy is an innovative entrepreneur, investor, author and philanthropist dedicated to impact investment, ethical business, and DeepTech for Social Good. He is Founder and General Partner of Deep Knowledge Group - a consortium of commercial and non-profit organizations active on many fronts in the realm of DeepTech and Frontier Technologies (AI, Longevity, Precision Medicine, FinTech, GovTech, InvestTech), where he leads the group’s investment and finance activities.
Jian Zhou
Co-author, Global AI Competitiveness Index Series
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Jian Zhou has been a co-author on all four editions of the Global Artificial Intelligence Competitiveness Index. His work focuses on large-scale data fusion, national AI benchmarking, and the architecture of policy-intelligence for public and private stakeholders.
Dr. Xin Zhou
AI Index Committee Member and AI Governance Expert
One of the most distinguished journalists in China. Covered war and dangerous regional political crisis stories from North Africa to the middle east and Europe. Working with the world business leaders and top policymakers through World Economic Forum, World Bank, IMF, and different international governments. Skilled in News Writing, documentary making, editing, government relations, and media relations. Strong business development professional with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) and EMBA focused in Law from Soochow University (CN) and Peking University.
Rudolf Scharping
Former Federal Minister of Defence, Germany;
Chairman, RSBK AG
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Scharping is a distinguished statesman and business leader. As Germany’s former Minister of Defence and Chairman of RSBK AG, he brings decades of expertise in governance, international affairs, and sustainable economic strategy to the Global AI Competitiveness Index’s advisory framework.
Global AI Competitive Index Part 5 Overview
An analytical platform by Deep Knowledge Group presenting Part 5 of the Global AI Competitiveness Index focuses on analyzing the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the financial sector, economy, and financial services industry. It explores how AI enhances the efficiency, innovation, and risk management capabilities of financial institutions, including applications in banking, investment, insurance, and fintech. The report evaluates the economic impact of AI by looking at its contribution to national productivity, GDP growth, and global competitiveness. It also examines how AI is transforming financial services through technologies like algorithmic trading, fraud detection, and customer service automation. Additionally, the report assesses global AI competitiveness by benchmarking countries on AI adoption, talent availability, and regulatory frameworks. Key challenges such as financial stability risks, ethical concerns, and the need for balanced regulatory frameworks are also discussed, offering insights for policymakers to ensure AI-driven economic growth while mitigating potential risks.
Report Host:
Deep Knowledge Group
Report Observer:
Financial Services Development Council