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Artificial Intelligence

A.I. VS Human Performance

Source: Our World in Data; Kiela et al, “Dyanbench: Rethinking Benchmarking in NLP, 2021

Rise of AI

The development of Artificial Intelligence has advanced to the point where its capabilities now surpass human performance in many tasks. From communication recognition to reading comprehension and language understanding, AI is shaping the world.


AI capabilities now surpass human performance in many tasks.


The development of AI is funded across a wide variety of institutions and sectors. In its early development, academic teams lead the development, with industry driving development since around 2015.

AI private investment aims to utilize AI in a variety of fields. Data management and healthcare receive the highest amount of global private investments.

Annual Global Private Investment in A.I.

Source: Our World in Data; NetBase Quid via Al Index Report, 2022; B = Billion

Research Teams Building Notable A.I. Systems

Source: Our World in Data; Sevilla et al 2023; B = Billion

A.I. Perception

“Do products and services using AI have more benefits than drawbacks?”

Source: Ipsos, World Bank, 2022

A.I. Effect

Source: Ipsos, “Global Opinions and Expectations about AI,” Jan 2022

Global Internet Search Terms

Source: Google Trends (https://www.google.com/trends)

AI Hesitation

The rise of AI is a present and growing phenomenon. As seen in the global search term trends, since 2021, the globe has been increasingly focused on AI, even over and above its digital interest in Christianity and Jesus.

Additionally, most individuals believe that AI products and services will profoundly shape their daily lives soon.

Despite interest and recognition of its effects, there is a general global hesitation towards AI.

In only 15 countries, the majority believe there will be more benefits than drawbacks, with China, Saudi Arabia and India believing in its benefits.

In nearly every Global West country, less than half the population believes AI has more benefits than drawbacks.

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