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Lookback: As government's digital experts launch trials to explore how AI could support software developers, a reminder that AI's impact is now reflected in the career framework of coders and the wider civil service tech profession. Read. Twitter. PublicTechnology @publictech ·. 20 Nov.
November 29, 2024 – PublicTechnology
1 day ago · EXCLUSIVE: Government is trialling various artificial intelligence-powered tools for supporting the work of software developers throughout the civil service, PublicTechnology has learned. Argyll and Bute Council in Scotland has launched a mobile coverage survey across the region in a bid to bridge the digital divide.
Government plans £4bn-plus Transport Technology framework
3 days ago · The expanded remit of the new planned agreement – which places greater dedicated on the rail sector – comes with a big increase in the framework’s lifespan and its forecast worth to the chosen suppliers. The estimated value of the new transport tech deal is pegged at £3.5bn over a term of six years – equating to about £4.2bn once VAT ...
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PublicTechnology @publictech ·. 5 Sep. Securing the future of the NHS goes beyond technology — it's about safeguarding lives. Hear from Oliver Norman @VeritasTechLLC on the vital digital strategies that build resilience against threats to our healthcare, data, …
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AI in government: The need for human foundations
Sep 10, 2024 · In recent weeks, the UK government has taken a more bullish approach to artificial intelligence in the public sector. While the King’s Speech initially gave a muted impression regarding its prominence, subsequent statements and actions have made it clear that AI is a priority for the current administration. The parliamentary debate on technology in public services on 2 September highlighted ...
The top public sector tech trends to look out for in 2024
Dec 27, 2023 · In the NHS, meanwhile, the likes of Amnesty International and doctors’ union the BMA have voiced grave fears over the recent decision to award to controversial big data firm Palantir a potential £500m contract to build the new Federated Data Platform.. More planned changes to UK legislation are set to widen authorities’ access to the internet records of citizens, and the police’s ...
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Nov 15, 2024 · A major NHS trust serving more than a million people in and around Liverpool has revealed plans for a “unique project” in which social housing data will be integrated with healthcare records.
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Jun 14, 2024 · Six key considerations for government organisations that would help them deliver public services faster and efficiently, leveraging AI to automate processes, utilising data to gain insights and enhancing citizen trust...
Ministers report ‘significant acceleration’ in algorithm transparency ...
Nov 22, 2024 · Departments will soon publicly release “multiple records” of algorithms used in operations and services, ministers have claimed. The Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS) was created in 2022 and offers a consistent framework for public bodies to publish details of the algorithms used in making decisions.