National AI Directorate Calls for Public Input on National Challenges

The Israel National AI Directorate has launched a public call for proposals to identify core national challenges that can be addressed through artificial intelligence. This initiative, hosted on the Government Challenges Platform, invites ministries, startups, researchers, and the general public to submit areas where AI could significantly improve public services. The goal is to move beyond theoretical research and focus on 'impact-driven AI' that solves real-world problems, such as reducing bureaucracy, improving the delivery of social benefits, and enhancing data-driven decision-making in government agencies. Proposals collected through this process will undergo rigorous mapping and focus group analysis to select flagship projects for the National Institute for Impact-driven AI. By involving a wide range of stakeholders, the Directorate aims to ensure that the national AI strategy is grounded in the actual needs of Israeli citizens. This collaborative approach is intended to streamline complex public processes and develop new national capabilities that can be scaled across the public sector, ultimately fostering a more efficient and responsive government through advanced machine learning and AI-native platforms.