‘AI adoption in Malta shows mixed progress’ – Senior AI Engineer at Axon Park, Natalia Mallia

This is the third part of a six-part series exploring the state of play when it comes to AI adoption in Malta, in the view of local experts in the field. This third iteration explores the views of Senior AI Engineer at Axon Park, Natalia Mallia.

“AI adoption in Malta shows mixed progress – some are eager, while others remain cautious. While many start with tools like chatbots, more advanced applications are needed for Malta to keep pace internationally.

“Promising projects include AI-driven traffic management and educational enhancements. The core barriers to adoption are bureaucracy, limited infrastructure and a shortage of skilled workers, with the main workforce challenges being too few employees and uncertainty around AI’s role in businesses.

“Solutions include prioritising integration, enhancing infrastructure and encouraging more students to study AI, ensuring opportunities to retain talent locally. “

For newcomers, AI should be seen as a long-term investment, with available support and opportunities far outweighing the challenges.”

This forms part of a feature first published on Malta CEOs 2025, the sister print brand to MaltaCEOs.mt, both owned by Content House.