Singapore tops a new Commonwealth AI readiness index, but Australia’s results show where the real gap lies
Young Singaporeans are the best prepared in the Commonwealth to ride the AI wave, according to a new index. The more useful lesson for Southeast Asia, however, sits with Australia, the country in third place: having the technology is the easy part. The Ayre Index, launched this week at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting […] The post Singapore tops a new Commonwealth AI readiness index,…
A new Commonwealth AI readiness index has highlighted Singapore's leading position among young people aged 15 to 29, with a score of 77.6 out of 100. Australia, however, came in third with a score of 71.0, underscoring the significant gap between the two nations. While Singapore topped the list, other countries in the Commonwealth, particularly in Africa, struggled significantly.
Australia's success hinges on three factors: access to technology, digital and AI capability, and the creation of decent jobs. Despite strong access to technology and digital capability, Australia's score for job creation and employment opportunities is low at 5.3. This highlights the need for Australia and other nations to focus on turning AI-literate young people into successful founders and employees.
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