Post by Carolyn Bigg

AI markets are becoming more regionally distinct - and increasingly self-reinforcing. Our AI Year research shows 70% of leaders believe growing regulation is driving consolidation, often strengthening dominant domestic players. At the same time, 52% of AI leaders globally identify cybersecurity as a top disruptor, reinforcing the need for trusted, locally controlled infrastructure and data ecosystems. Together, these forces are shaping markets like China - where domestic providers, regulatory alignment, and cyber resilience combine to create a highly self-sufficient and strategically protected AI landscape. Explore how regional dynamics and cyber risk are reshaping global AI competition on our AI Year insights page: https://lnkd.in/gSp7vxAE