US EditionUK will struggle to boost public sector with AI drive, MPs warn
- The Public Accounts Committee analyzed the UK Government's plan, unveiled by the Prime Minister, to become an AI superpower by increasing AI adoption in the public sector to cut costs and improve productivity.
- The plan to 'mainline AI into the veins of the nation' faces significant hurdles due to out-of-date technology, poor data quality, and a general lack of digital skills across the public sector.
- Approximately 28% of central government IT systems in 2024 were considered out-of-date and un-updatable, while a third of the 72 highest-risk legacy systems lacked remediation funding, hindering the effective use of AI which relies on high-quality data.
- The PAC report, led by chairman Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, expressed concerns that the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology lacks the authority to drive the necessary change, emphasizing the need for a transformation in thinking at senior government levels and the inclusion of digital professionals in management boards.
- While the government aims to seize a £45 billion opportunity by leveraging AI to improve public services, ethical considerations, transparency, data quality, and addressing legacy systems are crucial for building public trust and ensuring the successful implementation of AI.
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