National Artificial Intelligence Strategy of the Czech Republic
The National Artificial Intelligence Strategy of the Czech Republic outlines the government's comprehensive plan to position the country as an innovative leader in Europe and a technological hub for artificial intelligence over a twelve-year horizon. The strategy establishes priority objectives across seven vertical pillars, focusing on R&D concentration, financing, economic competitiveness, human capital, labor market impacts, legal and ethical frameworks, and international cooperation. It sets out specific short-, medium-, and long-term milestones aligned with European Union initiatives such as the Coordinated Plan on Artificial Intelligence.
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Who it governs
Policymakers, researchers, business leaders, and educators should read this to understand the Czech Republic's strategic priorities, funding opportunities, and regulatory roadmap for artificial intelligence.
What the document contains
The document addresses national policies, institutional mechanisms, R&D funding, educational reforms, labor market adjustments, legal frameworks, and international cooperation related to artificial intelligence and automation in the Czech Republic.
Binding legal mandates or enforceable penalties for private companies failing to adopt ethical AI standards are not detailed, as the document serves as a strategic roadmap relying on future legislative adaptation and funding programs.
- The Czech Republic aims to become one of Europe's innovative leaders and a technological hub for artificial intelligence within twelve years.
- The strategy is structured around seven priority areas corresponding to the European Union's Coordinated Plan on Artificial Intelligence.
- Key initiatives include establishing a European Centre of Excellence in AI, test centres, and Digital Innovation Hubs.
- The strategy emphasizes human-centric, safe, and responsible AI while protecting fundamental rights, consumer privacy, and data security.
- Extensive retraining, education reform, and labor market adjustments are planned to support workers and mitigate the disruptive impacts of automation.
· Executive Summary · Coordinating progress towards the National AI Strategy objectives · Links between the National AI Strategy and national and European strategy documents · 1. Promotion and concentration of science, research and development · 2. Financing research and development, investment support and the development of the AI ecosystem in the Czech Republic · 3. AI in the industry, services and public administration, economic growth, growth of wages and overall competitiveness of the Czech Republic · 4. Human capital and the education system together with lifelong learning · 5. Measures to address the impacts of the AI on the labour market and the social system · 6. Legal and societal aspects of AI, ethical rules, consumer protection and security issues · 7. International cooperation · Annex – Mapping of entities engaged in AI activities
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Fairness
3/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
We are going to prevent discrimination, manipulation, and misuse of AI; we are going to set the rules for the decision-making of algorithms about people in everyday life.
National Artificial Intelligence Strategy
screening score · 2026-10-23
Human Oversight
2/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
with humankind at its centre. We want AI to be not only credible, but above all safe and responsible.
National Artificial Intelligence Strategy
screening score · 2026-10-23
Transparency
2/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
The focus of the Czech AI research and development is on disciplines closely related to human-machine interaction (image recognition, language processing, AI clarity, security, defence, robotics, transport, etc.)
Executive Summary
screening score · 2026-10-23
Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
Executive Summary
screening score · 2026-10-23