In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Miguel Carrasco, Global Public Sector Lead at BCG X, who explains what BCG learned from assessing the AI maturity of 73 global economies.

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Here’s what we talked with Miguel about:

*The driving force behind the AI Maturity Matrix

*How the ASPIRE index helps capture the nuances of AI readiness across different economies

*What makes the AI pioneers distinct in their approach to AI

*What AI adopters can learn from pioneers

*Why so many economies scored low in overall AI readiness

*How economies with low AI exposure can prepare for future technological disruption

*How governments can improve their AI readiness

*Societal implications of the disparities highlighted by the AI Maturity Matrix

*How Australia compares to the US in addressing AI talent acquisition and energy demand

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Where to find the AI Maturity Index discussed in this episode: https://www.bcg.com/publications/collections/ai-in-the-public-sector

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345. Gauging AI Maturity Across the Globe