INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN The first artificial intelligence (AI) development, metaverse, and blockchain acceleration center, called Hamta, was introduced in
Tehran on Monday.The primary goal is to draw in the participation of innovation professionals in attending to the technological needs of
sports at all levels, from champion to public activities, Mehr news company reported.The Ministry of Sports and Youth, in cooperation with
the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, has actually allocated a substantial spending plan for the
production of technological sports devices.It is expected that with the inauguration of the first sports AI center in Iran, knowledge-based
companies in this area will develop.Irans ranking improves in Government AI ReadinessAccording to the latest report by Oxford Insights
index, which measures federal government readiness for carrying out artificial intelligence (AI) in public services, Iran ranks 91st amongst
188 countries, going up 3 positions compared to 94th in 2023
AI has an essential function to play not just in governing the innovation, but in helping federal governments perform better.The Government
AI Readiness Index has become a relied on resource for policymakers, embraced as an official benchmark by nationwide governments.In this
years edition, the AI readiness of 188 nations at a time of growing complexity, where governments face developing person requirements and
challenges like economic unpredictability, climate risks, and increasing inequalities.The 2024 index takes a look at 40 indicators across
three pillars: Government, Technology Sector, and Data & & Infrastructure
It highlights progress, identifies spaces, and provides actionable insights for policymakers working to incorporate AI into public service
delivery.At its core, the index asks how all set are governments to execute AI in the delivery of civil services? By addressing this
question, it intends to provide a practical tool that supports evidence-based decision-making and assists policymakers unlock AIs possible
to serve residents much better worldwide.According to the index, the countrys finest ranking remains in the Data and Infrastructure pillar,
66.29 which has enhanced compared to 55.88 in 2015
It includes infrastructure (70 ), information schedule (43 ), and data representativeness (121) indicators.The countrys score in the
Technology pillar is 38.82, it was 38.77 in 2023
It includes human capital (54 ), development capacity (62 ), and maturity (82) indicators.Irans most affordable rating remains in the
Government pillar, 26.54, which has reduced compared to 31.56 in 2023
It includes vision (84 ), governance and ethics (145 ), digital capacity (92 ), and versatility (177 )
According to this years report, Irans ranking in the region has actually enhanced by one position, increasing from 17 in 2023 to 16 in 2024
The top 10 countries are the United States, Singapore, South Korea, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, Finland,
