Quantifying the AI Gap: A Comparative Index of Development in the United States and Chinese Regions

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2510.21832v1
• Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:17:26 GMT
• Title: Quantifying the AI Gap: A Comparative Index of Development in the United States and Chinese Regions
• Authors: Yuanxi Li, Lei Yin,
• Abstract summary: This study develops a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Index with seven primary dimensions, designed for provincial-level and industry-specific analysis.<n>We employ an anchor point method for data normalization, using fixed upper and lower bounds as benchmarks, and devise a hierarchical indicator weighting system that combines expert judgment with objective data.<n>The index draws from authoritative data sources across domains including official statistics, patents and research outputs, education and talent, industrial economy, policy and governance, and social impact.
• Score: 2.399197463368486
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: This study develops a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Index with seven primary dimensions, designed for provincial-level and industry-specific analysis. We employ an anchor point method for data normalization, using fixed upper and lower bounds as benchmarks, and devise a hierarchical indicator weighting system that combines expert judgment with objective data. The index draws from authoritative data sources across domains including official statistics, patents and research outputs, education and talent, industrial economy, policy and governance, and social impact. The China-US comparison indicates that under a unified framework, the US composite score (68.1) exceeds China's (59.4). We further dissect China into seven main areas to form a sub-national index. The findings reveal stark regional disparities in China's AI development: the North, East, and South regions lead in composite scores, whereas central and western regions lag significantly, underscoring the effects of regional concentration of innovation and industry resources. This research provides an academic reference and decision support tool for government agencies and research institutions, informing more targeted regional AI development strategies.

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