The Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) City Index 2025 is a global benchmarking ranking released by Counterpoint Technology Market Research.
This index evaluates the world’s largest 100 metropolitan areas based on their capacity, investment, and innovation in artificial intelligence, including R&D, infrastructure, governance, public–private partnerships, AI applications, and startup ecosystem strength.
Top 5 Cities Globally
| Rank | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | Singapore |
| 2 | Seoul | South Korea |
| 3 | Beijing | China |
| 4 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
| 5 | San Francisco | United States of America |
Singapore is at the top due to extensive government initiatives, strong collaboration between the public and private sectors, vibrant startup activity, and widespread adoption of AI across healthcare, transportation, and telecommunications.
Seoul and Beijing follow closely, with strong investments and education in AI, while Dubai outscored San Francisco owing to aggressive AI investments and wide-scale government integration of AI.
Fastest-Growing and Notable Cities in India :
- Bengaluru City of India ranks 26th globally and is India’s top city for AI R&D and data infrastructure.
- Other rapidly advancing cities include Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Hangzhou (China), and São Paulo (Brazil).
Key Features Used For Ranking
- AI research & development ecosystem
- Number of startups and innovation hubs
- Level of investment and PPPs
- AI applications in transport, healthcare, education
- Digital infrastructure and data centre expansion
India Highlights (Prelim facts)
- Bengaluru is recognized as India’s leading AI hub, followed by Mumbai and New Delhi but 26th place in world ..
- These Indian cities display progress in AI adoption, especially in traffic management and public security.
- The report also notes the need for stronger AI regulatory frameworks and roadmaps in India for future competitiveness , visit here ..
Major tech companies that drive AI advancements in cities:
- Microsoft (most active globally in building AI data centers and launching training initiatives)
- Amazon
- NVIDIA (noted for supercomputing investments and partnerships).
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