Governments are suddenly treating AI less like a shiny gadget and more like nuclear material that needs guardrails. From the EU’s AI Act to new UN proposals and the Bletchley Declaration, a web of international agreements is emerging that could shape how you build and use AI everywhere, not just in one country.
The US-China competition over artificial intelligence is not just a tech industry drama or a TikTok vs. Silicon Valley story. It is about who sets the rules for global security, the economy, and even what "truth" looks like online – and the choices you make as a user and voter are part of that race.
The world’s best AI researchers are quietly reshaping the global map, leaving some countries and universities scrambling while new hubs surge seemingly overnight. If you care about where the next ChatGPT or Gemini-level breakthrough comes from, you need to understand where this talent is going—and why.