Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from the experimental phase into the everyday operations of companies and public institutions. Differences between countries are therefore no longer determined solely by the quality of research, but also by access to computing power, data and talent, as well as the ability to deploy the technology in practice.
The Czech debate continues to balance support for innovation against the demands of new regulation. The state must be able to create a predictable environment that protects the public interest while enabling companies to deploy tools with a tangible impact on productivity.
What is currently holding back the wider adoption of AI in Czechia? Where should the state invest, where should it regulate and where should it step aside? And how will we know whether Czech AI policy is delivering real economic results?