Bureaucracy stifles Israel’s AI growth despite national tech strength

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Despite Israel’s strong high-tech industry, research, and human capital, the government lacks a comprehensive national plan for AI adoption.
Only 18% of public bodies had a defined strategy or policy for integrating AI, and many were still developing or testing AI tools.
58% of public bodies did not have dedicated budgets for AI projects, and over 80% felt additional budget support was needed.
More than 60% of AI projects were still in pilot stages, indicating a lack of infrastructure for full-scale implementation.
Almost 70% of public bodies operated without a data strategy, formal governance framework, or autonomous decision-making AI systems.
Proper data governance, skilled human capital, and procurement adjustments are key needs for responsible AI implementation.
A comprehensive national strategy is required to develop AI literacy and competence across government bodies, while ensuring public trust and individual rights protection.

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