AI in a Comparative Perspective: Linking Policy Formulation and Implementation

2025/09/02 by Ali A. Guenduez, Saskia Fuchs, Mehmet Akif Demircioğlu · 1 voice
Social Sciences · #Computational and Text Analysis Methods #Corruption and Economic Development #Media Influence and Politics

paper · pdf · doi:10.1080/13876988.2025.2543984

openalex publication_date 2025/09/02 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/14

Abstract

This study examines the relationships between national artificial intelligence (AI), policy formulations (frames), and implementations (practices) across 27 countries. Using the structural topic modeling (STM) and frame analysis, it identifies three key policy frames: harnessing the potential of AI, capacity-building, and fostering AI governance. Trend analysis unveils shifting policy priorities, a declining emphasis on exploiting the potential of AI, and a growing focus on governance of AI, while the capacity-building frame remains consistent. This study further explores how the prevalence of these biometric frames correlate with national economic performance in the AI sector and progress in AI research and development.

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• This study by Ali A. Guenduez, Saskia Fuchs, and Mehmet Akif Demircioglu provides an overview over global #AI policy priorities of governments, helping policymakers to compare strategies and identify [bsky, 1 points, 0 comments]

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