America Ranks Third in Global Innovation Index Amid Policy Shifts
· World · Hindustan Times, The Economist
America remains third in the Global Innovation Index published by the World Intellectual Property Organisation, a rank it has held since 2023. Switzerland retains the top position, a spot it has held since 2011, while South Korea ranks fourth. The index ranks 139 economies across 79 indicators, reflecting stability at the top despite shifts below the surface. President Donald Trump's administration has championed semiconductors and artificial intelligence while cutting research funding and restricting high-skilled immigration. America's ranking on business political, legal, and operational risks fell from 23rd last year to 36th this year.
Why it matters
Changes in American innovation rankings and immigration policies impact global technology development, research funding, and the competitive edge of international tech sectors.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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