digital state

At the panel “The International Dimension of AI” at the autumn seminar of TalTech’s AI Focus Centre, Jaak Vilo, Head of the University of Tartu’s Institute of Computer Science; Kristiina Krause, Deputy Secretary General for Digital Development at Estonia’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications; Doris Põld, CEO of the Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications; and Kata Varblane, Director of the Tallinn Digital Summit, discussed Estonia’s potential role in international AI development. Journalist Brent Pere moderated the discussion. Photo: Grete-Liis Johanson
Society
29.10.2026
Estonia’s strengths in the AI era: trust, education and cooperation
Estonia cannot compete with the United States or China in the AI race in terms of either funding or computing power. Experts discussing the issue at the autumn seminar of TalTech’s AI Focus Centre recommend looking for Estonia’s strengths elsewhere: a strong digital state, cybersecurity, good education and cooperation. A small country’s success depends on finding the right niches.