In 2025, a surge in funding for AI technologies is transforming the global geopolitical landscape. By the third quarter, AI has captured nearly half of global startup funding, significantly impacting international competitiveness and the boundaries of innovation. The United States has reinforced its leadership in AI investment, surpassing other countries with substantial private funding, exemplified by Meta’s $14.3 billion acquisition of scale AI data infrastructure. This dominance extends beyond financial figures to the strategic significance of the technologies being developed, including advancements in AI infrastructure like chips and models, as demonstrated by companies such as Nebius.

