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Isle of Man Government launches National AI Office to accelerate responsible AI adoption
The Isle of Man Government has officially launched its National AI Office( NAIO), a new function designed to help the Island harness artificial intelligence in a practical and responsible way. The move marks a significant step in establishing a clear and coordinated national approach to the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence.
Backed by a £ 1 million government investment, NAIO will serve as the Island’ s single point of national coordination for AI adoption across government, industry and the wider economy. The new office builds on the success of the Isle of Man’ s Activate AI initiative, a programme supporting businesses with tools and training on AI.
With intensifying global interest in trustworthy and practical AI, the Isle of Man is positioning itself as an agile regulated jurisdiction. The approach combines digital foundations with a focus on tangible, real world AI outcomes that can deliver measurable economic and social value nationally.
In 2025 alone, the Island’ s Activate AI programme generated an estimated £ 2 million in productivity savings, demonstrating the value of a coordinated approach to AI adoption across government, the economy and society.
NAIO brings together existing functions and expertise and will be led by Digital Isle of Man, an executive agency within the Department for Enterprise that supports technology businesses. Its remit will centre on advancing economic growth, improving public sector efficiency through AI enabled services and building AI literacy across society as part of a wider Digital Transformation agenda.
The National AI Office will focus on six key deliverables in its first year. These include developing a national AI strategy shaped by government, industry and community input, and delivering a coordinated AI literacy programme to help people and businesses use AI responsibly, build capability and understand risk.
Further priorities include accelerating practical AI adoption across the economy to help businesses improve productivity, scale and competitiveness. The office will also provide clear guidance for safe and responsible AI use, supporting secure deployment while building public trust.
Additional goals include driving AI enabled improvement in public services to deliver services that are faster, simpler and more cost effective, and supporting a future ready workforce through reskilling opportunities and expanded access to AI training and expertise.
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK said:“ The launch of the National AI Office today builds on a period of significant groundwork to agree a clear operating model, purpose and key deliverables, and marks the beginning of the next phase of our journey.
“ There is no doubt that artificial intelligence is already transforming our economy and society. The National AI Office will enable us to respond to that change in collaboration with industry, recognising that public and private sectors must work in lockstep if we are to realise the full benefits of this rapid technological change.”
Minister for Enterprise Tim Johnston MHK said:“ The National AI Office is not about creating another organisation within government. It is about bringing together existing functions, resources, skills and expertise into a focused operating model that builds on strong foundations already in place.” •
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