Artificial Intelligence

AI could scale up disinformation campaigns, researchers warn

Hostile actors could use automation to launch highly scalable disinformation campaigns with less manpower than is currently required, researchers have warned. A new report – Truth, Lies and Automation – […]

Being smart with artificial intelligence: deploying AI in the public sector

AI has huge potential value in policymaking and service delivery – but the emerging tech has a unique set of risks. At a GGF webinar, civil service leaders from the […]

A closer look at Singapore’s AI governance framework: insights for other governments

As officials across the world work to establish AI ethics codes, Amit Roy Choudhury argues that Singapore’s system provides a model for others at a time when common global standards […]

New EU regs set to control use of AI

New draft regulations from the European Commission on artificial intelligence (AI) include provisions to outlaw AI technology that can be used to manipulate people’s behaviour or create Chinese-style “social scoring” […]

Brazil launches national AI strategy

Brazil has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, which aims to balance ethical use of the technology while boosting research and innovation in the sector. Following a public consultation, […]

How data analytics can help governments recruit and retain talent

Data tools can provide invaluable insights to help both department leaders with their strategic workforce needs, and team managers to effectively support and develop individuals Management is a people business […]

How AI can improve decision-making in government by linking datasets

Artificial intelligence can provide civil service leaders with a much fuller, real-time perspective of the issues, helping to cut costs while improving products and services Carefully designed and implemented, artificial […]

Scotland launches AI strategy with a focus on ethics and inclusion

The Scottish government has set out plans to focus on ethics and inclusion in its use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the public sector, publishing an AI strategy that maps […]

How governments can make intelligent decisions during turbulent times

By taking an advanced analytics-driven approach, departments can maintain the agility seen in their pandemic response while ensuring strong governance and end-to-end transparency The UK government sector is standing on the […]

Financial crime: five key trends from 2020 and how they played out

From improved data sharing for identity verification to public-private partnerships that tackle terrorism financing, organised crime, money laundering – the pandemic has challenged and transformed how organisations counter fraud About […]