Source: FPJ
Context: Bengaluru has secured the 26th rank in the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) City Index 2025, emerging as India’s top AI R&D and data centre hub.
About Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) City Index 2025:
- What it is?
- A global benchmarking report that evaluates cities on their capacity, investment, and innovation in artificial intelligence.
- Published by: Market research firm Counterpoint Research.
- Objective: To identify and rank leading global urban centres driving AI development across R&D, infrastructure, governance, and real-world AI use
- Criteria Used:
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- AI research & development ecosystem
- Number of startups and tech hubs
- Investment inflows and public–private partnerships
- AI applications in sectors like transport, healthcare, education
- Data centre expansion and digital infrastructure
- Key Features:
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- Tracks fastest-growing AI cities globally (e.g., Bengaluru, Riyadh, Hangzhou)
- Highlights AI-led urban innovation in traffic, safety, healthcare, and education
- Evaluates collaboration, infrastructure readiness, and education programmes
- Shows regional trends in AI supercomputing and public policy frameworks
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- Bengaluru ranked 26th globally; India’s top AI city with a vibrant startup and data ecosystem.
- Mumbai and Delhi leverage AI in traffic and public security, with growth potential.
- Other Indian cities in top national ranks include Chennai and Kolkata.
- Report flags need for stronger AI roadmap and regulatory frameworks in India.
- Top Global Rankings Global AI City Index:
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- Singapore
- Seoul
- Beijing
- Dubai
- San Francisco
