AI games countries play

Leading analysts estimate that AI could contribute almost $16 trillion to the global economy by the end of 2030.

- TECH4GOOD FORMER DICT UNDERSECRETARY MON B. IBRAHIM

The gains are expected to come from massive productivity increases, new product and service innovations, and enhanced consumer experiences. They also see that the AI market will remain dominated by the United States and China. The economic opportunities are just too huge for the Philippines not to do something to at least capture a bit of it.

The US, of course, is the home of the big AI brands that command the vast majority of the world's AI computing power. It also leads private AI investment byamassive margin — more than the rest of the world combined — and continues to attract top talent from around the globe.

China, on the other hand, has clear national goals for global Al dominance, aiming to overtake the US as an Al leader by 2030, driven by significant state support. Today, China leads the world in the volume of Al-related patents and has the world’s largest number of AI data centers. Just like the US, its economic future is anchored in Al-led innovations.

Beyond the top two, a second wave of countries has significantly improved their AI competitiveness. The United Kingdom is seen today as the leading country in AI policy work, with revered institutions such as the Alan Turing Institute. Canada has positioned itself as a longstanding leader in Al research, particularly in deep learning. It maintains a strong position thanks to its robust academic ecosystem and steady government support. India is now arising Al powerhouse with its vast pool of skilled engineers anda rapidly growing startup ecosystem.