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Three Biggest Challenges for AI Implementation in the Public Sector: GTF

The Government Tomorrow Forum has researched how AI can be integrated into public services and identifies three main challenges that might occur during this process. Among them are social concerns, lack of global AI coordination, and low level of organisational readiness.By surveying top AI experts, professors, people from business and academia, GTF team outlined recommendations for overcoming these obstacles, emphasizing the importance of data management and cybersecurity. Governments worldwide can use these insights to navigate AI adoption in the public sector effectively.

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How to approach AI on national and regional levels

AI is advancing at rocket speed, but it is crucial to recognize the need for approaches that let AI grow and stay safe. Leading experts in AI give their recommendations on strategies for national and regional levels within the public sector.

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How governments should tackle data privacy concerns adopting AI? 

AI systems require a lot of data to be able to develop their capabilities. Systems are fed with data from open sources, however, it includes private information too. How governments can address these issues and build public trust? What guidelines and regulations should governments put in place?

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Dr. James Canton: “We Must Manage AI Before It Manages Us”

One of the world’s renowned global futurists and advisors to corporations and governments Dr. James Canton shares his expert opinion on the evolution of AI, general artificial intelligence, the future of this technology, and principles on how governments and corporations can manage it responsibly and safely.

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GTF Survey: Why governments might fail AI implementation in the public sphere

We start a new series of articles on GTF Insights based on the recent survey about AI adoption. Conducted with the participation of experts in AI from academia, business, and consultancy sectors, our new survey employed a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to gauge expert opinions and identify the top challenges for national and regional governments in implementing AI technology in the public sphere and the top application areas to start with for winning fast results and public trust.

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Taavi Rõivas, Chairman of AuVe Tech and former Prime Minister of Estonia: “In autonomous transportation, regulations must be tough — but also enabling”

Former Prime Minister of Estonia, now Chairman of the Board of AuVe Tech (leading autonomous bus producer), Taavi Rõivas discusses with Government Tomorrow Forum the main challenges of modern-day mobility. He argues that private-led innovation comes first and regulations must follow, and that the global shift away from privately owned cars is all but inevitable.

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Anna-Kaisa Ikonen, Minister of Local and Regional Government of Finland: “Finland’s approach to new technologies is characterized by a commitment to innovation, equality, and public welfare.”

In the interview, Anna-Kaisa Ikonen elaborates on the varying paces of technology adoption across different sectors. She notes that the private sector often adopts technology rapidly due to market pressures, while national governments proceed more cautiously, given the need for thorough testing and regulation. Local governments, on the other hand, face a balance between direct public interaction and constraints like budget and expertise. Ikonen emphasizes the importance of cross-sector collaboration for effective technology integration.

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The Four E-Pillars of AI Adoption: a GTF Government AI Handbook suggestion

Building on the Lab discussion, GTF proposes a specific approach to adopting AI by governments of all levels — the Four E-Pillars. The Four E-Pillars — namely, Enable, Embrace, Encourage, and Empower — are an element of a possible universal response to these weaknesses. As a general methodology, they can inspire practical solutions on all levels, from municipal to national.

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Leonardo Quattrucci: “I would like for governments to be seen as adopters of technology, rather than just producers of policies and regulations.”

In the Interview, Leonardo Quattrucci discusses the challenges and strategies surrounding the implementation of AI in government. He emphasizes that AI adoption in the public sector is more about organizational change than technology itself.

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