Randomized trial evaluates AI readiness indices' effectiveness in measuring governance capacity, indicating need for improved methods.
Key Points
This research aims to assess the construct validity of various AI readiness indices in measuring governance.
Conducted a nine-test battery using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and income saturation analysis.
Performed sigma convergence analysis and architectural sensitivity testing.
Validated against governance data from Stanford HAI, V‐Dem, and the Worldwide Governance Indicators.
All three AI readiness indices showed weak discriminant validity, primarily ranking countries by economic development (p<0.05).
Governance dimensions had only a modest connection to administrative governance after adjusting for income.
Tortoise Global AI Index demonstrated true separation between capability and governance, signifying the possibility for income-independent measurement.