Overview

Governments are one of the most important adopters of artificial intelligence (AI) and yet, they are also one of the most cautious. This tension isn’t merely organisational inertia—it reflects governments’ unique responsibility to their citizens. Governments’ use of AI can boost public sector productivity, responsiveness and accountability—but can also pose risks such as data protection and surveillance concerns and the potential for skewed outcomes. Inaction may mean missed opportunities, while challenges such as insufficient guidance or data slow progress. >> READ MORE

photo of AI in Government: Overview