Six AI policy priorities for Sweden’s new government
A new government will take office in Sweden shortly. It will need to make decisions that shape Sweden’s capacity to harness artificial intelligence—and by extension, our future competitiveness, social welfare, security, and democratic resilience.
The government needs to make substantial investments in the resources and capabilities that determine whether Sweden can remain at the forefront and capitalize on this evolution. This applies to everything from innovation policy, education, and skills development to healthcare and a central government executive capable of understanding and leading this transformation.
Mikael Ljungblom
Director of Public Policy & International Relations
AI is a general-purpose technology with the potential to transform the entire economy and key parts of society. While development is moving fast, its outcomes are not predetermined. They will be shaped by the investments and policy choices Sweden makes.
AI Sweden has identified six priorities for the incoming Swedish government. These address both the long-term capabilities Sweden needs to build and how to accelerate the use of AI in areas where the technology can deliver the greatest benefit:
- Strengthen capabilities for parallel and applied AI innovation
- Build a resilient AI stack through national capability and strategic alliances
- Treat AI skills and international talent as strategic assets
- Prepare the labor market for rapid and sweeping changes
- Accelerate AI adoption in the public sector, prioritizing critical areas like healthcare, social care, education, and the justice system
- Give the Government Offices the capacity to lead a cross-sector AI transformation
These six priorities form a shared foundation for Sweden’s AI transformation. However, they must be implemented differently depending on the sector and policy area.
In AI Sweden’s position papers on education, healthcare, and talent and skills, we outline more detailed proposals on which barriers need to be removed and what specific interventions are required in each domain. Through the Labor Market AI Council, we have also published detailed analyses and recommendations on how AI is transforming the job market, skill demands, and workplace learning.
Moa Tivell
Senior Public Policy Manager, leads the work with the Labor Market AI Council
Across all these areas, the common thread is a need for clear political leadership, long-term investment, and structures that enable us to move from isolated pilots to full-scale adoption. Sweden’s success will not depend solely on what technology is available—but on our collective ability to use, adapt, and develop it.
Read more about the six priority areas and AI Sweden’s work in Public Policy.
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