The UK government has launched an AI Playbook to provide guidance for safe and effective AI use in public sector organizations.
Created by over 50 experts from DSIT and various government departments, the playbook includes ten principles and covers AI foundations, building, and responsible use.
Each section of the playbook contains checklists with practical recommendations for developing AI projects.
The government emphasizes AI’s role in driving economic growth and enhancing public service delivery, planning to invest further through the upcoming Spending Review.
Recent shifts include rebranding the AI Safety Institute to the AI Security Institute, focusing on crime and national security concerns related to AI technology.
Amaya Capellán appointed CIO of Pennsylvania in July 2023, focusing on human-centered digital experiences for 13 million residents.
Under Capellán’s leadership, CODE PA grew to over 30 members, revamping the PA.gov experience and enhancing accessibility and user feedback.
A generative AI pilot, initiated in March 2024, showed employees saving an average of 105 minutes daily, supporting tasks like HR position updates.
The government launched a grant discovery tool to simplify access to funding opportunities and initiated "Forms That Suck Less" to improve government form usability.
Future goals include streamlining procurement processes and sharing insights on AI’s impact at the NASCIO Midyear conference.
South Korea’s innovative digital government journey is evolving towards an AI-based governance model, as shared by NIA’s Yoo Jae-sin at GovMesh 1.0 in Singapore.
The National Information Society Agency is developing a generative AI common foundation to enhance public services, ranking first in the OECD Digital Government Index for two consecutive years.
Private sector collaboration is prioritized in AI integration, with guidelines established for adopting large-scale AI solutions and fostering public-private partnerships.
Current AI proof-of-concept projects include tools for drafting RFPs and supporting patent examination, showcasing improvements in operational efficiency and public service delivery.
Noteworthy AI applications involve training chatbots for public transport staff and a mobile app for young farmers, emphasizing tailored support and customer service enhancement.
Investigative Journalism: The Independent focuses on critical topics such as reproductive rights and climate change, providing on-the-ground reporting to ensure accurate storytelling.
Support for Quality Journalism: Donations support unbiased reporting accessible to all, without paywalls, contrasting with many news outlets.
Elon Musk’s AI Concerns: Musk’s Grok AI chatbot is set to expand in the federal government, raising concerns over privacy and conflict of interest.
Privacy Threats: Experts warn that utilizing Grok AI could compromise sensitive data, potentially benefitting Musk personally and violating privacy protections.
Government AI Policies: New policies during the Biden administration allowed some AI platforms for federal workers, while initiatives concerning Grok AI have sparked debate around ethical implications.
The UK government has launched an AI system named ‘Humphrey’ to analyze public consultations more efficiently.
‘Consult’, a tool within the Humphrey suite, was tested on cosmetic treatment regulations, reviewing over 2,000 responses and organizing themes effectively.
Officials estimate the AI will save 75,000 days of manual analysis annually, translating to potential savings of £20 million (US$26.7 million).
Other tools in the Humphrey suite include Parlex for legislative research, Minute for secure meeting transcriptions, Lex for legal analysis, and Redbox for daily civil service tasks.
The government is also developing ‘Extract’ to enhance planning data accessibility, promising to accomplish tasks in 40 seconds that typically take 1-2 hours.