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The Danish government's vision is that developing and using AI should always be citizen-centric. Danish companies must be globally competitive, and Denmark should be a world leader in using AI in the public sector. The strategic Approachsets up three guiding principles and initiate four new national initiatives for the usage and development of responsible AI.

The Danish government's vision is that developing and using AI should always be citizen-centric. Danish companies must be globally competitive, and Denmark should be a world leader in using AI in the public sector. The strategic Approachsets up three guiding principles and initiate four new national initiatives for the usage and development of responsible AI.

Local Government Denmark (KL), which represents municipalities, has established this centre to collect and help share knowledge about digitalisation and help explore how new technologies, including AI, can be applied and create value in municipalities, and identify emerging challenges. It also provides action-oriented guidance and tools on topics ranging from security to IT procurement and framework architecture. KL has also launched an AI school for managers, executives, and politicians.

Under the research and development programme “Grønt Udviklings- og Demonstrationsprojekt” (GUDP), there are several examples of projects funded that investigate AI-based solutions in agriculture. GUDP supports the development and demonstration of knowledge and technologies that can make the food sector of the future greener. The second application round in 2025 with a focus on reducing emissions and nitrogen is now open for applications.

Independent Research Fund Denmark supports AI research through a new funding call in 2025, with a focus on responsible and ethical use of AI. The initiative funds projects based on researchers' own ideas and promotes scientific progress across all fields. It aims to strengthen Denmark's position in AI by encouraging high-quality, independent research.