AI Global Alliance

AI Competitiveness through Regional Collaboration

Fostering resilient, inclusive, and competitive AI ecosystems

Supporting stakeholders to build resilient, future-ready AI ecosystems driving inclusive growth.

Rooted in the work of the AI Global Alliance, the AI Competitiveness through Regional Collaboration initiative aims to promote the development of AI capabilities in various regions, to enable all nations to fully leverage the benefits of AI for economic growth, innovation and prosperity. The Initiative convenes key actors across the AI value chain to mobilize regional and local programmes for scalable impact.

Objectives

Expand

Expand access to AI technologies and infrastructure by building sustainable, scalable solutions and fostering public-private partnerships to deliver cost-effective computing power, particularly in underserved regions.

Develop

Develop inclusive and regionally relevant AI models by tailoring them to local contexts, including language, social norms, and cultural factors, ensuring AI systems are beneficial and impactful for diverse populations.

Empower

Empower local AI ecosystems and workforce by strengthening AI education and training, fostering entrepreneurship, and creating opportunities for individuals at various career stages to contribute to the AI field, driving innovation and promoting local development.

Related workstreams

China Regional Deep Dive

Regional deep dive on China, a major player in the field of AI. 

Resilient AI Governance and Regulation

Flagship initiative focusing on long-term AI governance and converging technologies.

Hiroshima AI Process

A global workstream advancing safe, secure, and responsible AI governance principles.

AI Value Chain

Workstream focusing on thought leadership through AI investment flows.

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Artificial intelligence infrastructure is increasingly becoming a strategic concern – rather than a purely technological one – due to geopolitical tensions, intricate financing structures and the digitization of public services. Meanwhile, the growing demand for compute and data storage is adding further complexity to the landscape. To address this and ensure resilience, economies should shape their AI infrastructure choices around flexibility and future readiness.

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