Welcome to the sixth edition of the AI Index Report. This year, the report introduces more original data than any previous edition, including a new chapter on AI public opinion, a more thorough technical performance chapter, original analysis about large language and multimodal models, detailed trends in global AI legislation records, a study of the environmental impact of AI systems, and more. The AI Index Report tracks, collates, distills, and visualizes data related to artificial intelligence. Our mission is to provide unbiased, rigorously vetted, broadly sourced data in order for policymakers, researchers, executives, journalists, and the general public to develop a more thorough and nuanced understanding of the complex field of AI. The report aims to be the world's most credible and authoritative source for data and insights about AI.

翻译：欢迎阅读第六版《人工智能指数报告》。本年度报告引入了较以往任何版本更丰富的原始数据，包括新增的AI公众舆论章节、更详实的技术性能分析、关于大语言模型与多模态模型的原创研究、全球AI立法动态的详细梳理、AI系统环境影响评估等多项内容。《人工智能指数报告》系统追踪、整合、提炼并可视化呈现与人工智能相关的数据。我们的使命是提供经过严格审核、来源广泛的客观数据，帮助政策制定者、研究人员、企业高管、记者及公众更全面、深入地理解复杂的人工智能领域。本报告致力于成为全球最权威、最可靠的AI数据与洞见来源。