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By Lucidity Insights Research Team • January 28, 2025
Breaking Down the Global AI Race: The Shift in Global Power
AI is reshaping the world, but who’s truly leading the charge? In 2024 alone, over $131.5 billion has been poured into AI startups—but the balance of power is shifting. While the U.S. continues to dominate, China’s momentum is slowing, and unexpected new players are entering the race.
The Middle East is making bold moves, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia investing heavily to establish themselves as future AI powerhouses. With multi-billion-dollar initiatives and strategic partnerships with tech giants like Microsoft and Google, they’re changing the global AI landscape.
Who will drive the next wave of AI breakthroughs? Dive into the numbers, uncover the trends, and explore the future of AI dominance in this in-depth analysis.
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February 2024 sees MENAPT venture funding drop to $353.1M with top deals by Exodigo, Flare, BRIA, DustPhotonics, and Sensos. Explore key trends in this video.
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Discover the remarkable ways in which artificial intelligence is revolutionizing foodtech, including the exciting realms of hyper-personalization and innovative solutions to combat food waste.
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