Delve into a thought-provoking conference talk exploring the future of policymaking post-COVID-19 and the role of AI in government. Join Professor Helen Margetts and Dr. Cosmina Dorobantu from the Alan Turing Institute as they discuss lessons learned from the pandemic, technologies that proved crucial, and their potential for shaping future governance. Examine topics such as simulation evaluation, modeling for policy, online harm prevention, and the ethical considerations of AI in public policy. Gain insights into why governments may be slow to adopt AI and data-driven approaches, and explore new challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. Discover how AI can complement human capabilities in policymaking and participate in a Q&A session addressing the detection of online harms. This 52-minute session from AIUK 2022 offers a comprehensive look at rethinking government with AI, providing valuable perspectives for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and public policy.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Public Policy Stage
Government interest in AI
What are we doing
Simulation Evaluation
Modeling for Policy
Online Harm
Prediction Personalization
Ethics Governance
AI Standards Hub
Intercultural and Global
Takehome message
Why are governments slow to adopt AI and data
New challenges
Data and AI
How can AI do what we cannot do
QA
How to detect online harms
Taught by
Alan Turing Institute
