Thought for today 💭 Is procurement helping or hindering innovation in AI and digital across government?

Lots of conversation about AI in government today at @thinkdigitalptns.bsky.social My biggest takeaway? Trust and transparency. We can build the most sophisticated AI systems in the world, but if public servants and citizens don’t trust them, adoption will always be the biggest challenge.

put something on GOV.UK didn’t we www.gov.uk/guidance/test-and-learn-playbook

Test, Learn and Grow Playbook

How to use test and learn methods to design or adapt interventions that meet user needs and deliver outcomes.

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We spend an enormous amount of time talking about the technology government needs. I sometimes wonder whether we spend enough time understanding the people who actually have to use it? 🤷🏻‍♂️

“Sovereign” risks becoming the next AI buzzword. But I think this one has staying power. As AI becomes embedded in public services, the UK needs to understand its dependencies — and retain genuine choice and control over the technology it relies on. insight.scmagazineuk.com/breaking-dow...

Breaking Down The UK Government’s AI Sovereignty Plan

Experts say the £1.1 billion AI sovereignty plan underscores a shift from abstract policy to practical considerations of national control over critical digital resources. What does the plan mean for U...

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