Select Committee Publishes Landmark Report on AI in Government

The Select Committee on Digital Innovation has published its long-awaited report on the use of artificial intelligence in government services, recommending a comprehensive regulatory framework.

Key Recommendations

• Mandatory impact assessments before deploying AI in public services
• Establishment of a Government AI Standards Board
• Transparency requirements for AI-assisted decisions affecting citizens
• Investment in AI skills training for civil servants
• Annual parliamentary review of government AI use

The report, which took 18 months to produce, drew on testimony from over 100 witnesses including technology experts, civil servants, and members of the public.