Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Title: AI Investment Potential Index 2025 Number: 44a14442-0240-4d48-9609-2f150e6bf1f2 Handle: RePEc:avg:wpaper:en17879 Publication-Status: Published in Research Papers Author-Name: Thomas MELONIO Author-Name: Peter Martey Addo, Author-Name: Anastesia Taieb, Author-Name: Laura Landrein Abstract: The AI Investment Potential Index (AIIPI) 2025 represents a significant advancement in the systematic evaluation of global readiness and attractiveness for artificial intelligence (AI) investments. Building upon the foundational framework established in 2024, AIIPI 2025 integrates cutting-edge methodologies, advanced machine learning models, and comprehensive datasets to provide a nuanced and globally comparable assessment of AI ecosystems.This multidimensional framework analyzes key dimensions, including economic environment, governance quality, infrastructure resilience, human capital development, and data governance, with an enhanced emphasis on statistical capacity and data privacy. By addressing regional disparities and identifying strategic opportunities, AIIPI 2025 highlights critical factors driving AI readiness and investment potential worldwide.This paper explores the index’s theoretical underpinnings, methodological advancements, and empirical findings. It provides actionable insights and evidence-based recommendations for policymakers, investors, and researchers, aiming to harness AI’s transformative potential. By fostering strategic interventions and addressing global inequities, AIIPI 2025 serves as an essential instrument for advancing inclusive economic growth, fostering innovation, and shaping a sustainable and equitable global AI ecosystem.  Creation-Date: 2025-02-10 File-URL: https://www.afd.fr/sites/afd/files/2025-02-10-13-23/PR342_VA_Web.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Classification-JEL: Q Length: 56