Across the globe, AI is reshaping industries, creating new opportunities and raising important questions about the future of work. A 2024 PwC Malta AI Business Survey revealed that 56% of organisations do not yet have a dedicated individual or team for assessing AI use cases and 75% lack an AI governance framework, showing that while deployment is increasing, strategic and ethical structures are behind. Furthermore, adopting AI within Malta’s manufacturing, pharmaceutical and aviation sectors could deliver significant productivity gains by optimising operations, reducing costs and unlocking new efficiencies. SMEs are central to Malta’s economy, yet many lack the capacity to explore AI on their own. If pursued with foresight, these steps can help Malta transform AI from a challenge into an opportunity.