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Which Countries Will Win the AI Revolution?
Artificial intelligence, like a lot of new technology, will most benefit nations with ambitious and innovative economies.
AI is more than just robots.
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As the AI revolution proceeds, which nations will benefit? Of course artificial intelligence will be good for nations that make and sell it, with the US taking a clear lead. But what about the effects everywhere else? How will AI alter trajectories of economic growth?
Broadly speaking, most economic endeavors fall into one of two categories: those with known routines, and new projects. AI will favor nations that excel at the latter and hurt those which rely on the former.