Seoul claims top spot in global AI adoption, 3rd overall in 2026 AI Cities Index
Seoul has secured third place overall — and claimed the top spot worldwide in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and implementation — in the newly released 2026 AI Cities Index compiled by Britain’s The Observer, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Thursday. The benchmark evaluation, built on Tortoise Media’s established Global AI Index, assessed 57 major metropolitan centers across 36…
Seoul has emerged as the third most advanced city in the world for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and implementation, according to the latest 2026 AI Cities Index report by Britain’s The Observer. The South Korean metropolis outperformed major international hubs like Beijing, Paris, and London, securing the top spot globally in this category.
The index, constructed using Tortoise Media’s established Global AI Index, evaluated 57 major metropolitan areas across 36 countries based on 50 indicators spanning three key areas: investment, innovation, and implementation. While San Francisco and New York claimed the top two positions globally, Seoul’s impressive third-place finish surpassed expectations, surpassing cities such as Tokyo and Singapore.
The release of city-level rankings by The Observer this year marks a significant shift as AI power continues to concentrate in urban centers.
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