Artificial intelligence could widen inequality between countries by increasing divides in economic performance, capabilities, and governance systems, according to a United Nations Development Programme report titled The Next Great Divergence: Why AI May Widen Inequality Between Countries, released on 2 December 2025. Whilst AI opens important avenues for development, countries
UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed a potential £2 billion deal that would provide premium access to ChatGPT Plus for all UK residents. According to information obtained by The Guardian, the proposal emerged during a meeting in San Francisco
On 16 September 2025, the “Tech Prosperity Deal” was signed, marking a major influx of American technology investments into the United Kingdom. The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and nuclear energy. Under the deal, Microsoft will build the UK’s largest AI supercomputer in
China unveiled a comprehensive plan on July 26, 2025 to expand its role in artificial intelligence governance, including the creation of a global cooperation organisation, as Beijing and Washington compete for technological leadership. Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai that AI innovation
On 4 March 2025, OpenAI launched the NextGenAI consortium, partnering with 15 leading research institutions to accelerate the educational and research use of artificial intelligence. The company is investing $50 million in research grants, computational resources, and API access to support researchers, educators, and students. Through this initiative, OpenAI’s
According to the plan unveiled in January by the Centre for Future Generations research institute, a €35 billion initial investment would create an international research centre for European artificial intelligence development. In line with former ECB President Mario Draghi's comprehensive technology report, the proposal suggests establishing an institution
The European Commission established the EU Artificial Intelligence Office (AI Office) in January 2024, which began operations with a team of 140 experts. The office plays a key role in implementing the EU AI Act - the world's first comprehensive AI regulatory framework - with a special focus
Singapore announced comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) governance initiatives in Paris on February 11, 2025, during the AI Action Summit (AIAS). The measures, outlined by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo, aim to increase the safety of AI applications for Singaporean and global users, responding to the cross-border nature
The two-day artificial intelligence summit held in the French capital between February 10-11, 2025, was attended by nearly one hundred countries and more than a thousand stakeholders. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the country's €109 billion AI investment plan at the event. At the meeting co-organized with Indian
In 2024, the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) of the United Arab Emirates introduced two significant artificial intelligence models in the Falcon series, redefining the development of large language models (LLMs). The Falcon 2, launched in May, and the Falcon 3, released in December, reflect the UAE’s commitment to democratising
