Blair Institute Urges Shift to AI-Enabled States
A new report recommends embedding AI into public services and intelligence to maintain a global competitive edge.
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The Tony Blair Institute released a major report on September 20, 2026 [1]. It urges governments to transform into "AI-enabled states" to avoid falling behind globally [1][3]. Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair stated that AI must be central to state operations to improve efficiency [2].
The report identifies strategic analysis and threat identification as critical areas for AI adoption [1]. Experts suggest that AI could streamline bureaucracy and deliver better outcomes for citizens [1][3]. Blair also noted that AI should be at the heart of national intelligence operations to combat modern threats [2].
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institute.global
https://institute.global/insights/politics-and-governance/leading-in-the-age-of-ai-how-to-build-an-ai-enabled-state
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thenationalnews.com
https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/09/20/ai-must-be-at-the-heart-of-intelligence-operations-says-tony-blair/
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ua.news
https://ua.news/en/world/bler-zaklikav-integruvati-shi-v-robotu-uriadiv-the-national
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