National AI Strategy and Vision Realignment

The realigned strategy moves away from a technology-first approach, placing societal well-being and sustainability at its core. Malta’s vision is to create a trusted AI ecosystem that promotes societal well-being, inclusive social and economic progress, and sustainability.

To achieve these goals, the strategy identifies two key enablers:

• Cultivating an informed public and a skilled workforce
• Strengthening regulatory, policy, security and support structures

Building on these enablers, the AI strategy focuses on three pillars for growth:

• Data and Infrastructure – ensuring access to data and computational resources
• Leveraging AI – improving public services and boosting private-sector competitiveness
• Advancing AI – fostering R&D through financial incentives and strategic support

Five foundational principles underpin the strategy:

• Diversity, Equality, Fairness and Anti-Discrimination – ensuring inclusivity and that AI systems are free from harmful bias
• Accountability, Responsibility and Legal Liability – promoting assessable, responsible AI
• Transparency, Explainability, Human Agency and Oversight – advocating for understandable AI systems with mandatory human oversight
• Safety – preventing harm and ensuring technical robustness
• Privacy, Data Protection and Data Governance – maintaining strict data ethics and compliance

Designed as an evergreen framework, the strategy will adapt to technological changes and align with Malta Vision 2050, positioning AI as a driver of sustainable growth and societal progress. It proposes 83 concrete measures to achieve these goals in the short to medium term.