AI Growth Concentrates in Silicon Valley and Shenzhen

Amitrajeet A. Batabyal’s op-ed in The Conversation highlights that economic benefits from artificial intelligence are largely concentrated in a few global hubs.
The article identifies key global centers for AI growth including Silicon Valley, the Washington-to-Boston corridor, and Shenzhen, China.
Urban-economics research, such as that done by Richard Florida, underscores the importance of existing tech clusters in fostering AI innovation and job creation.
Major firms like Google, Apple, Huawei, and Tencent in these regions exemplify ecosystems that significantly drive AI-related gains.
Batabyal warns that regions failing to invest in complementary skills, firms, and institutions risk losing out on most AI-driven economic growth opportunities.