Measuring Society's AI Preparedness

Societal Readiness Index

The SRI provides a comprehensive framework for measuring and enhancing society's preparedness for AI integration.

Global AI Readiness Assessment

Regional comparison of AI readiness scores based on Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index, 2024

Data source: Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index, 2024

North America
82.6
Western Europe
70.5
East Asia
65.3
Oceania
60.4
Middle East
55.2
Latin America
45.8
Africa
35.6
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Regional Breakdown

North America

#1
82.6/ 100
Top Countries
United States
87.0
Canada
78.2

Western Europe

#2
70.5/ 100
Top Countries
United Kingdom
81.1
France
79.4

East Asia

#3
65.3/ 100
Top Countries
Singapore
80.2
South Korea
79.8

Oceania

#4
60.4/ 100
Top Countries
Australia
75.6
New Zealand
72.1

Middle East

#5
55.2/ 100
Top Countries
UAE
74.3
Israel
73.5

Latin America

#6
45.8/ 100
Top Countries
Chile
65.4
Brazil
62.3

Africa

#7
35.6/ 100
Top Countries
South Africa
55.2
Kenya
48.7

The Five Pillars of Societal Readiness

Governance Readiness45%
Technical Literacy60%
Ethical Frameworks35%
Infrastructure70%
Social Adaptation30%

Global average readiness scores across key dimensions (2025 data)

Why Societal Readiness Matters

As AI capabilities advance at an exponential rate, societies worldwide face unprecedented challenges in adaptation and governance.

The gap between technological development and societal readiness threatens to create instability, inequality, and potential risks.

The SRI provides a quantifiable framework for measuring and enhancing society's preparedness across five key dimensions, enabling targeted interventions where they are most needed.

48%
Global average AI readiness score — significant room for improvement

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