New stats from ApX Machine Learning show that the United States leads the world in technical AI learning, scoring 100 on their AI Engagement Index. This index measures how often people interact with training content such as machine learning tutorials and guides on large language models.
China and India come next, but their scores (29.56 and 28.42) are way behind the US. Germany and Russia also appear in the top 5, showing strong participation from countries with more developers and tech students. The United Kingdom places 7th with a score of 16.56.
These rankings reflect actual learning, not just general interest. ApX’s index focuses on active use of educational material rather than casual browsing. This means the data accurately shows where individuals are building AI skills from the ground up.
Where Is AI Learning Most Concentrated?
When the data is adjusted for internet usage, smaller countries move to the top. Singapore leads with a per capita index of 100, followed by Hong Kong at 90.32. Taiwan and Switzerland come next, showing that high engagement doesn’t always require a large population.
In these countries, a high proportion of the online population is using AI tools and learning resources. Singapore’s strong showing is linked to its reputation as a global tech hub and its efforts to attract digital talent. Hong Kong’s ranking shows a similar environment with strong access to international tools and training.
The United Kingdom ranks 21st in the per capita table, while the United States falls to 17th. South Africa is much lower, placing 58th. These changes show that while big countries may have more learners overall, the learning isn’t always evenly spread.
Top 10 Countries for AI Learning per Internet User:
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- Switzerland
- Netherlands
- Sweden
- Israel
- Austria
- Norway
- South Korea
These rankings show exactly where AI interest is densest. Most of the countries on this list also rank highly in global education quality and digital access, which helps explain their strong performance.
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How Is AI Changing Daily Work And Services?
The 2025 AI Index Report from Stanford shows that AI is no longer limited to labs or big tech companies. In 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration approved 223 medical devices powered by AI. Just eight years earlier, that number was six.
On the roads, self-driving services are growing. In the US, Waymo now offers over 150,000 autonomous rides each week. In China, Baidu’s Apollo Go service runs in several cities with low-cost robotaxis.
These examples show how AI is already present in everyday tasks. From health to transport, it is being used in public systems and consumer services. The report also shows that AI systems are producing better results in technical tests each year.
Who Is Building The Top Performing Models?
The United States developed 40 of the most recognised AI models in 2024, compared to China’s 15. Europe fell behind with just three. Although the US still leads in quantity, Chinese models have improved quickly and now perform on a similar level in benchmark tests like HumanEval and MMLU.
China is also ahead in publishing AI research and filing patents. The goal here is evidently developing expertise. While the United States still dominates in product launches, many new models are also appearing in Latin America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Most of these AI models now come from private companies rather than universities. In 2023, 60% came from industry. In 2024, it was nearly 90%. Academic researchers continue to write the most-cited papers, but companies are driving the race to release new tools.
How Do People Feel About AI’s Growth?
According to Stanford’s global survey, 83% of people in China think AI is more helpful than harmful. In Indonesia and Thailand, 80% and 77% agree. But in the United States and Canada, fewer than 40% feel the same way.
Since 2022, support for AI has increased in many countries. In Germany and France, it went up by 10 percentage points. In the UK, the increase was 8%. These shifts may reflect growing use of AI at home and at work.
Governments are paying attention. In 2024, US agencies introduced 59 new regulations related to AI… more than double the total from 2023. Countries like France, China, India, and Saudi Arabia have committed billions to support AI growth and guide its use.
