BCG: China is leading the AI patent race
AI is already transforming industries and starting to reshape economies and is poised to profoundly shape the future of economic development over the next few years. The expansive scale of this growth makes AI an economic priority in every region around the globe. However, new Boston Consulting Group (BCG) research has established that most economies are underprepared for AI-driven disruption. The study, released today, shows that over 70% of the economies studied score below average in critical areas such as ecosystem participation, skills, and research and development. Six Sectors Are Most Exposed to AI-Driven Changes According to the report, there are six sectors that are most exposed to AI-driven change: information and communication, high-tech goods, retail, financial services, public services, and motor vehicle manufacturing. Economies with a high share of sectors that are most exposed to AI are among the…




