The AI Index 2021 annual report

Abstract

The AI Index Report 2021 presents an overview of the state of artificial intelligence (AI) research and development, technical performance, economic impact, education, ethical challenges, and diversity in the AI workforce. The report analyzes data from a variety of sources, including scholarly publications, patents, preprint repositories, job postings, investment databases, surveys, and media coverage. The report highlights trends such as the continued growth of AI research and development, particularly in China and the United States; the increasing adoption of AI in industry; and the growing ethical challenges associated with AI applications. The report also examines the lack of diversity in the AI workforce and calls for greater efforts to address these issues. – AI-generated abstract