Coat of Arms of JamaicaNational A.I. Policy ExplorerJamaica
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Pillar 09

Cohesive A.I. Framework

Policy objective

Clearly outline a comprehensive, accountable path to successfully achieving a cohesive A.I. framework.

The policy issue

Jamaica needs a cohesive framework that outlines how A.I. technologies can be adopted, scaled, and regulated across industries and the public sector. This framework should provide guidance on integrating A.I. into public services, businesses, and infrastructure.

Challenges

  • Absence of a clear roadmap for A.I. integration across sectors.
  • Limited cross-sector collaboration on A.I. adoption.
  • Lack of standardized protocols for deploying A.I. solutions in public and private sectors.
  • Lack of standards for data interchange beyond A.I.
  • Resistance to interoperability.

Recommendations

Short Term1–3 yearsFoundations — guidelines, awareness, curriculum and coordination.
  1. 01

    Draft a cohesive national A.I. framework that identifies priority sectors for A.I. adoption.

Medium Term4–6 yearsBuild-out — funding, infrastructure, partnerships and pilots.
  1. 01

    Implement pilot A.I. projects in selected sectors to demonstrate the technology's potential and create scalable models.

Long Term7–10 yearsInstitutionalisation — authorities, standards and global positioning.
  1. 01

    Develop A.I. standards and best practices for widespread adoption, ensuring interoperability and consistent implementation across sectors.