Public sector AI governance: risks and opportunities

As AI becomes embedded across public sector operations, how do you balance innovation with accountability? In this episode, hear expert views on the governance of AI in the public sector.  

Key themes include: 

• Why defining AI clearly matters for risk management 

• The need to keep humans in the loop for high-impact decisions 

• Risks of using public generative AI tools with confidential data 

• The importance of closed-loop and contextual AI systems in government 

• How to balance centralised frameworks with agency-specific needs 

• Building a risk-aware culture vs. enforcing tick-box compliance