Foreword 1

Introduction 4

Why National AI Competitiveness Matters 6

How Nations May Achieve AI Competitiveness Through AI Development, Deployment, or Both 6

Part I Overview of the Framework 8

Pillars and Subpillars Organize Indicators of AI Competitiveness 9

Selecting Targeted Outcomes Helps Analysts Focus Their Assessment 9

Drivers and Signals Can Inform Actions to Achieve Targeted Outcomes 10

Part II How to Use the Framework 12

Introduction: Why Use the Framework 12

Step 1: Focus the Assessment 13

Step 2: Identify Drivers and Signals 18

Step 3: Conduct Data Analysis 41

Step 4: Develop Policy Options and Final Product 49

Part III A Scenario to Illustrate How to Use the Framework 53

Step 1: Focus the Assessment 53

Step 2: Identify Drivers and Signals 53

Step 3: Conduct Data Analysis 57

Step 4: Develop Policy Options and Final Product 60