The Observer’s Global AI Index 2025

Invited experts

James Harding

Editor-in-Chief

Serena Cesareo

Senior Researcher

JW

Joe White

Senior Data Scientist

Victor Riparbelli

Co-Founder and CEO, Synthesia

Juliet Bailin

Co-Founder, Whitting; Venture Partner, Kindred Capital

Imran Shafi

Senior Vice President, Nscale; Former Director, AI Policy, DSIT, UK Government

James Harding

Editor-in-Chief

JW

Joe White

Senior Data Scientist

Juliet Bailin

Co-Founder, Whitting; Venture Partner, Kindred Capital

Serena Cesareo

Senior Researcher

Victor Riparbelli

Co-Founder and CEO, Synthesia

Imran Shafi

Senior Vice President, Nscale; Former Director, AI Policy, DSIT, UK Government

The Global AI Index aims to make sense of this complex landscape in 83 countries that have chosen to invest in AI. Now in its sixth iteration, it is the leading ranking of countries based on AI implementation, innovation and investment.

This year, we’ll release the 2025 Index refresh on Thursday 4 December online.

Hear from The Observer’s data scientists as they reveal the latest rankings, trends and changes, before a discussion led by editor-in-chief, James Harding, with leading global policy makers, business leaders and investors.