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⢠Overview: National telecommunications provider SLT-Mobitel has joined as a Founding Member and Infrastructure Partner for the upcoming National AI Institute, aiming to create a globally competitive AI ecosystem. ⢠Objectives: ⢠Unify government agencies, academia, industry, and international partners under a multi-stakeholder framework. ⢠Drive AI research, innovation, policy engagement, and capacity building aligned with national priorities. ⢠Expand access to shared technical resources, high-performance computing, and digital infrastructure. ⢠Accelerate public sector transformation and long-term economic growth. ⢠Key Sectors Impacted: ⢠ICT/BPM & Telecommunications: Positions Sri Lanka as a regional technology hub through world-class infrastructure. ⢠Public Sector & Governance: Establishes national AI governance, policy frameworks, and inter-agency coordination. ⢠Stakeholder Alignment: ⢠Validated at a recent consensus workshop with key leaders from the Ministry of Digital Economy, Sri Lanka Telecom PLC, LEARN, University Grants Commission, and industry experts. _Source: Provisional data based on official corporate announcement._