Center for Data Innovation: “Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to dramatically transform huge swathes of the economy and society for the better, and as the technology continues to make headlines many countries are developing plans to ensure they can take full advantage of these benefits. Below is a high-level overview of a number of national-level policies some countries have undertaken to take advantage on the technology. While it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every policy initiative countries have launched around AI, it is meant to show the most significant ones. Canada, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States have all taken high-profile steps towards advancing AI over the past two years. These range from prospective research about the potential impacts of AI to large amounts of funding and ambitious strategic plans to bolster national capacity to take advantage of the technology. While it appears the United States is the early leader in developing and adopting AI, many other countries are working diligently to surpass it as they recognize the importance that this technology will have on economic competitiveness…”