According to the Tehran – Nature Index, the country’s ranking in the scientific production of AI has improved from 33 to 30, placing the country among the top 50 leaders of Hossein Afshin, a vice president of science and technology.
Iran’s rankings in this region vary between 14 and 17. This is mainly due to its focus on quality, and “we are optimistic to improve the country’s scientific position within the next two years,” the IRNA reported.
Officials went on to say that the country is following up on the development of AI infrastructure, including AI platforms and AI assistants in the near future.
Preparing government AI
According to a latest report from the Oxford Insights Index, which measures government readiness to implement AI in public services, Iran ranks 91st in 188 countries, up three positions compared to 94th in 2023.
AI plays an important role in not only governing technology, but also helping to improve government performance.
The Government AI Readiness Index has become a reliable resource for policymakers adopted by the government as their official benchmark.
This year’s edition will be explored at a time when AI preparations from 188 countries are becoming increasingly complex. Governments face citizen needs and challenges such as economic uncertainty, climate risks and rising inequality.
The 2024 Index examines 40 indicators across three pillars: government, technology sector, and data & infrastructure. It highlights progress, identify gaps, and provides actionable insights to policymakers working to integrate AI into public service delivery.
At its heart, Index asks, “How long is the government ready to implement AI in the provision of public services?” By answering this question, we aim to provide practical tools that can support evidence-based decision-making and help policy makers unlock the possibilities of AI that can be useful to citizens around the world.
According to the index, the country’s highest ranking is at 66.29, which has improved data and infrastructure compared to 55.88 last year. Includes infrastructure (70), data availability (43), and data representativeness (121) indicators.
The national score for the technology pillar is 38.82. It was 38.77 in 2023. It includes indicators of human capital (54), innovation ability (62), and maturity (82).
Iran’s lowest score is the government pillar, 26.54, a decline compared to 2023’s 31.56. Includes vision (84), governance and ethics (145), digital capacity (92), and adaptability (177).
This year’s report shows Iran’s ranking in the region has been improved by one position, increasing from 17 in 2023 to 16 in 2024.
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