Iran ranks among world’s top 14 countries in AI knowledge creation: Official
Iran has secured a place among the world's top 12 to 14 countries in artificial intelligence knowledge creation, according to the Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy.
"Iran's scientific rank in AI knowledge creation places the country among the world's top 12 to 14 nations," Hossein Afshin said during a press conference on Monday.
Afshin noted that insufficient computing infrastructure had long been one of the main obstacles to converting scientific capabilities into technological products and services.
Afshin explained that recent government investments have significantly strengthened the country’s AI infrastructure and helped address this challenge.
"A major investment was made to expand the country's processing capacity, creating the foundation for stronger AI infrastructure," he stated.
According to the vice president, the development of national AI platforms and enhanced computing resources has improved Iran's position in AI application indicators while enabling dozens of technology firms to expand their activities in the field.
Afshin added that Iran's scientific standing in AI reflects years of research achievements that are now being translated into practical applications.
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He also identified microelectronics as a strategic priority, emphasizing its role as a critical enabler of technologies ranging from artificial intelligence and smart systems to the automotive and home appliance industries.
"Advanced technologies today are heavily dependent on microelectronics, making their development a strategic necessity," Afshin said.
Afshin stressed that in strategic and emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, microelectronics, and cybersecurity, the government plays a guiding role by creating markets and providing targeted support for innovation.
"This policy aims to create sustainable markets for strategic technologies and to bridge the gap between the country's needs and the technological capabilities of knowledge-based companies," he noted.
The remarks come as recent data from the Islamic World Science Citation and Monitoring Institute (ISC) show that Iran has become the leading producer of scientific research in microelectronics among Islamic countries.
The country ranks first among 57 member states in most major microelectronics disciplines and has also advanced into the upper tier of global scientific producers in the field, underscoring Tehran's broader ambitions to strengthen its position in cutting-edge technologies.
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