According to Fei-Fei Li (@drfeifei) on Twitter, the recent AI challenge received submissions from 18 teams representing academia, industry, and independent participants worldwide, including the US, China, the UK, and South Korea (source: https://twitter.com/drfeifei/status/1997720365909623123). This diverse participation highlights the rapid globalization of AI innovation and the growing collaboration between academic research and commercial applications. For businesses, this trend signals expanding opportunities for cross-border partnerships, AI talent acquisition, and the commercialization of new AI solutions across different markets.