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Al Ready-AnalysisTowards a StandardizedReadiness FrameworkVersion 2.0 Interim ReportJanuary 2026
Foreword Atifcialnteliaence (A)is reshaping the way we address complex societal challenges, fferingnew possibilies in areas such as healthcare, limate resilience, edlucation, and digital inclusion,Al Readiness proiect was launched in 2024 to measure the ease/difficulties and theability to reap the benefits of Al intearation.lasty ar o tuthe advanc be susos, launched the TU AlReadinessplotPluygfesto colae and tu dy profects on aplying Alt sole eal word problems The TU AlReainessled for engagement of expertsto provide strategic feedback and quidance.88tries were carefully selected. Mentorina and commentson the Pluafesmework. This proiect brinas together contributions from multiple sectorsas,knowledge, and experiences are shared to develop the standardized Al ReadinessFramework Binging the exprienc for analying eceses n2025,an a a tcal poarh wasfblowed. combination with a bottom-uo aooroach.This aporoach derives dimen sions and meticesfor readiness analysis from the Pluafest proiect reports. A way forward for intearating reaionalcustomizations is provided in the fom of Indiceh addition to the analysis, a practical,Iliving tolkit is desianed and oresented wnGovernmentalOraanizations(NGOs), and other3rd partiesWa adnowlatoa the suinnort and are verv arateful for the encouraement provided by the Kinadom of Saudi Anaba and the Ministy af ndusty and Information Tfechnology of Chineduring this proiect. We acknowledge also the work done by ITU Members in ITU Study Groupsand ...