The government's 2026 budget includes investments in artificial intelligence, providing concrete funding for several of the AI Commission's proposals. These investments are a good first step toward accelerating the pace of innovation within the public sector.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Sveriges riksdag.
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The government's green light for the new 'AI-Verkstad' is particularly significant, as it's an important step toward increasing the public sector's ability to develop and share AI solutions.
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Moa Tivell
Senior Public Policy Manager at AI Sweden
Another important investment is the increased co-financing of the EU's DIGITAL program. This is crucial as it enables Swedish actors to participate in Europe's large-scale AI investments, thereby strengthening the country's innovative capacity and its role in the international development of AI.
"While these targeted funds are a very good start and the government's investments point in the right direction, they must be followed by sustained strategic and proactive work if Sweden is to fully utilize the opportunities of AI. Building a strong and internationally competitive ecosystem requires a broader approach and a continuous increase in ambition," concludes Moa Tivell, AI Sweden.
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