Tag: public sector
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The Register: UK Lords push bill to tame rogue algorithms in public sector
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/10/uk_lords_algorithms_bill/ Source: The Register Title: UK Lords push bill to tame rogue algorithms in public sector Feedly Summary: Peer says government needs to learn lessons from Post Office scandal The UK Parliament’s second chamber is set to launch a bill designed to regulate the use of algorithms and automated decision-making by public bodies.……
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The Register: DataVita declares sovereignty with ‘National Cloud’ for UK
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/29/datavita_national_cloud/ Source: The Register Title: DataVita declares sovereignty with ‘National Cloud’ for UK Feedly Summary: Scottish provider promises no hidden fees, full control, and safe haven for data British hosting biz DataVita has launched what it calls “National Cloud," a service offering clients data residency within the UK, and claims to have full…
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Scott Logic: AI in Government – Addressing bias in AI-assisted services
Source URL: https://blog.scottlogic.com/2024/08/27/ai-in-government-addressing-bias.html Source: Scott Logic Title: AI in Government – Addressing bias in AI-assisted services Feedly Summary: As the government progresses from prototype to production to ongoing operation with AI-assisted services for UK citizens, how can it minimise the risk of replicating structural biases? In this blog post, I’ll explore key elements of what’s…
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Scott Logic: AI in Government – Balancing productivity gains with accountability
Source URL: https://blog.scottlogic.com/2024/08/20/ai-government-balancing-productivity-accountability.html Source: Scott Logic Title: AI in Government – Balancing productivity gains with accountability Feedly Summary: I reflect on recent discussions with civil servants and our own research to consider how AI might increase productivity and offer new capabilities. At the same time, I’ll explore the necessary checks and balances on how far…