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Investment in AI Solutions Up. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/us-child-poverty-nearly-tripled-by-2023-chinas-nuclear-share-of-energy-grows-investment-in-ai-solutions-up/ - Published: 2025-08-28T12:00:48.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-28T12:00:48.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #420 Looks at US Child Poverty, Nuclear Energy Share in China, and Increasing Investment in AI Solutions - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Sawasdee**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com)[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com)**👋** Dallas College secures [$5.7M](https://dallasinnovates.com/dallas-college-leads-5-7m-regional-effort-to-expand-health-care-workforce-training/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to expand North Texas health care workforce training. IIT Delhi introduces a PG Diploma in [EV technology](https://www.financialexpress.com/life/technology-iit-delhi-introduces-pg-diploma-in-ev-technology-for-working-professionals-check-eligibility-syllabus-and-how-to-apply-3959026/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) targeting working professionals. SENAI-SAP in collaboration with ServiceNow launches an[ AI training](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/servicenow-now-launches-ai-training-program-with-senai-sp-in-brazil/ar-AA1LhGmG?ref=newsletters.qs.com) program in Brazil. Choffin Career & Technical Center launches [advanced manufacturing lab](https://www.wfmj.com/story/53037271/choffin-unveils-advanced-manufacturing-lab-to-train-students-for-indemand-jobs?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to train students for in‑demand jobs. US Labor Department enhances [AI literacy](https://hrsea.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/us-labor-department-advances-ai-literacy-in-workforce-training/123544083?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for the workforce. [Deakin University](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/where-national-vision-meets-global-excellence-deakin-university-and-the-making-of-indias-first-international-campus/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), an Australian institution, has opened India's first international campus in New Delhi. South Korea passes law [banning mobile phones](https://asianews.network/south-korea-to-ban-phones-in-class-in-elementary-middle-and-high-schools-from-march-2026/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in classrooms from March 2026 to curb social media addiction. ### Today's Topics **👶 Pre-school.** US child poverty nearly tripled between 2021-2023 **🍃 Green Skills.** Rise in nuclear energy in China’s electricity generation 🤖 **Artificial Intelligence.** Increasing investment in AI solutions Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **👶** US Child Poverty Nearly Tripled Between 2021-2023 [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXc4ciN8vER52MYbTsYOOxF9W62PBHRxSNSts6F_l7oaWVkswdzC9SvNml7ON5W5836nVM4tQeXEvZ6OAJmi79urbc6kDom-ijCyUYEsjKdtudBjcen5sAvVKdEjOeHsx7zDROs0?key=LU2EUzT2Oz7VubsRzhvGbg)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH6EC7WCSTM0XNFGV6H/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The US child poverty rate climbed to 15.3% in 2023, nearly triple the 2021 level of 5.3%. This surge has deep consequences for children under six, reducing access to quality early education during critical developmental years. [Rising childcare costs](https://unitedwaynca.org/blog/child-poverty-in-america/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) further widen inequities, leaving many families without support. Federal initiatives such as the [Child Care and Development Block Grant](https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R47312?ref=newsletters.qs.com) seek to expand access but[ funding gaps](https://www.unicefusa.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/RC18%20Supplement%5F2025.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) continue to challenge long-term effectiveness. ## **🍃** Rise in Nuclear Energy in China’s Electricity Generation [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfdGo7nw6kvnh7eta9VazqMsSqwG1SBb1ucLc_Gory3-dEhCBXB232LYlooGqk8zCXFUzA16oNcdvvl7wimr8PBQTFz7zY1yEqL5RIsLhCv45sO_8l3E8hTL61xjiVp3vVaBhNnkQ?key=LU2EUzT2Oz7VubsRzhvGbg)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHHMQ03RR51P6DCEHFS?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Nuclear energy’s share of global electricity rose steadily from 3% in 2015 to 5% in 2021 before dipping slightly to 4.7% in 2024\. This plateau suggests that while nuclear remains important for [low carbon generation](https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/low-carbon-electricity?ref=newsletters.qs.com), growth is slowing compared to [renewables](https://www.iea.org/energy-system/renewables?ref=newsletters.qs.com). France and China continue to expand capacity, while others face cost and political barriers. The[ EU’s Green Taxonomy,](https://finance.ec.europa.eu/sustainable-finance/tools-and-standards/eu-taxonomy-sustainable-activities%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com) which classifies nuclear as sustainable, may influence future investment momentum. ## 🤖 Increasing Investment in AI Solutions Globally [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdoVli5ATaIPx1AhfWVCBXb_7PwxFWtxXvFfbj5sb6r1zhsREapvw663Fc6svpBzeyzKT3nBX0rlmPzoDIuIR3EA_BsgnicGRuvtNNLSA-d70jB8UIX4GSsrC-oL83nHI1vHNtmlg?key=LU2EUzT2Oz7VubsRzhvGbg)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHLCWKBZFAHQP2GVLP8?ref=newsletters.qs.com) India leads global AI adoption, with 96% of companies reporting investment in AI solutions by May 2025, compared to 85% in the US and 84% in Europe and Brazil. This surge reflects India’s [rapid digital transformation ](https://www.india-briefing.com/doing-business-guide/india/sector-insights/india-digital-transformation?ref=newsletters.qs.com)as an AI hub. The National AI Strategy, driven by [NITI Aayog](https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-03/National-Strategy-for-Artificial-Intelligence.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), is channeling investment toward AI infrastructure, research, and workforce readiness to sustain this momentum. Overall, global AI solution investment is accelerating as companies across [key markets integrate automation ](https://www.oecd.org/en/blogs/2025/02/how-do-different-sectors-engage-with-ai.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com)and machine learning. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? 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