In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, countries are grappling with the opportunities and risks presented by artificial intelligence (AI). For middle powers, this creates a particularly unique challenge. Leading powers such as the U.S. and China command vast resources and can control their destiny, at least to some extent. Smaller, more nimble countries such as Singapore and New Zealand can pivot quickly with boutique solutions. However, the middle powers need to balance multiple considerations concurrently – national sovereignty and globalization, AI’s benefits and risks, personal liberties, and regulation.