As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries and societies around the world, certain countries are emerging as leaders in the race, though one nation is far ahead of the pack.

These trailblazers are not only investing heavily in research and development but are also building the necessary infrastructure and laying additional foundations for the evolution of this groundbreaking technology.

Read on to discover the top 30 leaders in the field today, according to the latest Global AI Index compiled by British news website Tortoise Media.