This year’s Index shows a growing gap between what AI can achieve and how prepared we are to manage it. While AI continues its rapid integration into the global economy—technical capabilities are improving, investment is accelerating, and adoption is spreading—the frameworks needed to govern, evaluate, and understand the technology are lagging behind. In a field where data transparency is declining, independent and rigorous measurement has never been more essential. This report offers the most comprehensive analysis of AI’s trajectory available.
managing risks for sustainable human development