The position of blockchain in cutting-edge technology: AI will dominate the $4.8 trillion market, but the gap is widening

【Crypto World】According to the latest report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the global AI market size is expected to surpass $4.8 trillion by 2033. AI’s dominant position in cutting-edge technology will become increasingly evident, establishing it as the recognized king of key technologies.

In comparison, blockchain performance has been somewhat overshadowed. Technologies like the Internet of Things, blockchain, electric vehicles, and solar photovoltaic power have seen limited growth in market share. In simple terms, AI is stealing the spotlight from these sectors.

However, the report highlights a more painful reality—the AI development cake is largely being eaten by a few major economies and leading companies. This directly exacerbates divisions between nations and between enterprises. The technological gap between developed and developing regions will continue to widen, and the competitive gap between large corporations and startups is also expanding.

The report emphasizes that this imbalance needs to be addressed. It calls for the global community to promote strategic investments and more inclusive governance frameworks, so that the benefits of AI can be more broadly distributed across countries and enterprises. Otherwise, the gains from this technological revolution will only be concentrated in the hands of a few already leading players.

For the blockchain ecosystem, this is also a reminder— in an era where AI is advancing rapidly, finding a unique position, maintaining relevance, and attracting investment remain key challenges.