AI and the Welsh Economy

Inquiry5

The Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee has been set up by the Senedd to look at policy and legislation, and to hold the Welsh Government to account in specific areas. These areas include business, economic development, skills, international trade, agriculture, fisheries and food.

The Committee is undertaking a short exploratory inquiry into AI and the Welsh economy.

Terms of reference

In particular, the Committee will consider:

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>>>To what extent are businesses in Wales making use of AI and planning to do so in the future?

>>>What are the potential economic opportunities and risks that AI may present for Wales, and how might these vary across different parts of Wales and across different sectors?

>>>How is AI likely to affect jobs and workers in Wales, and what actions might the Welsh and UK governments need to take in response?

>>>What skills are likely to be needed as a result of increased use of AI in the workplace, and how well placed is Wales to deliver these?

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Report
The Committee published its report AI and the Welsh Economy: Can Welsh androids dream of electric sheep? on 20 May 2025 (PDF 2.0 MB)

Welsh Government response (PDF 237KB)

A debate was held in Plenary on 24 September 2025