Coat of Arms of JamaicaNational A.I. Policy ExplorerJamaica
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Pillar 05

International Cooperation in A.I.

Policy objective

Establish and maintain global partnerships that can be leveraged to ensure Jamaica's global and regional positioning.

The policy issue

A.I. development requires international cooperation to exchange knowledge, share resources, and align on global ethical standards. Jamaica must build strategic alliances with global A.I. leaders and participate in international forums that shape A.I. policies and regulations. Jamaica must also protect its cultural assets from being diluted or subverted by A.I. products developed elsewhere.

Challenges

  • Limited participation in global A.I. initiatives.
  • Absence of bilateral and multilateral agreements on A.I. cooperation.
  • Need for alignment with international A.I. ethical standards.
  • Negligible local presence of multinational firms on the cutting edge of A.I.

Recommendations

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

    Join global A.I. organizations and networks to exchange knowledge and best practices.

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

    Establish A.I. cooperation agreements with leading A.I. nations as well as countries with aligned views and interests, focusing on knowledge transfer and capacity building.

  2. 02

    Incentivize multinational technology firms to establish a presence in Jamaica, thereby increasing technology transfer.

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

    Position Jamaica as a key player in regional and global A.I. policy discussions by hosting A.I. summits and actively contributing to international A.I. frameworks.