What Makes an AI Innovation Ecosystem Thrive?

What does it take for regions to build AI innovation ecosystems that can compete globally? Alex Tortosa and Matt Burton explore the conditions that enable emerging technologies to move from startups to real-world scale, bringing together talent, capital, corporates, public policy and regulation — while addressing the risks, trade-offs and responsibilities that come with rapid technological adoption. The conversation examines how regions can create the conditions to turn AI ambition into lasting innovation and economic value.