AI

License to build: understanding what people think about public sector use of AI

Imogen Parker of the Ada Lovelace Institute argues that the public sector must consider people’s comfort with AI if it is to use the technology effectively. Here, she sets out […]

GenAI and distributed-ledger tech to have ‘transformative’ impact, says Ireland’s digitalisation minister

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and distributed-ledger technology (DLT) are among the “disruptive technologies” that will have a “transformative impact” for everyone using financial services, Ireland’s government minister for digitalisation said […]

Using agentic AI to create a more productive workforce

AI, GenAI and agentic AI will transform the way governments work. Jennifer Robinson, global strategic advisor for SAS’ public sector practice, explains the critical link between skills, AI and productivity […]
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UK government’s AI system ‘Humphrey’ set to review thousands of public consultations to improve civil service efficiency

The UK government has launched its own artificial intelligence system to review thousands of public consultations. The multi-tool suite ‘Humphrey’ was named after a fictional bureaucrat written into the 1980’s […]

UK government to hire chief AI officer

The UK civil service is looking to hire a government chief AI officer for the first time, in a move that builds on a trend to embed the role in […]

AI deployment in government: laying the groundwork for success

In this webinar, experts discussed how best to implement artificial intelligence in the public sector, and how civil servants could ready themselves for an AI future  Governments around the world […]

AI surprises: Five minutes with Ed Kendall, director of advanced analysis at NHS England

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London […]
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Report urges AI sustainability as energy concerns grow

The British government should invest in sustainable AI amid concerns about the amount of energy needed to power the technology, according to a report by the UK’s National Engineering Policy […]

New Zealand government forges path to responsible AI with new framework

The government of New Zealand has launched an artificial intelligence framework for the public service, setting out a roadmap to safe deployment of AI across government departments. Paul James, the […]

What are we really talking about when we talk about AI?

The phrase ‘artificial intelligence’ encompasses a plethora of different technologies and uses. The public sector should work to develop a shared language that describes the various possibilities to cut through […]