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Data analytics helped us prevent 100 households becoming homeless
A great example of how predictive analytics can be used to help local government tackle challenges head on. This article looks at how Maidstone Borough Council used predictive analytics to...
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08 Jun 2022
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AI ethics in the public sector: Why guidance needs context
An article from Techmonitor that delves into the ethics of emerging technology and whether the public sector is in need of more support. The article looks into the challenges that AI ethics are...
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Keiron Watt
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06 Jun 2022
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Data Ethics Recommendations and Principles from London Office of Technology and Innovation
In May 2022, LOTI published the results of its consultation and work with London Borough Councils to develop recommendations and principles for the ethical use of data in local government. It...
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Tim Adams
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26 May 2022
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Artificial Intelligence in Local Government
This research paper from the Oxford Commission on AI & Good Governance by Thomas Vogl looks at how UK Local Authorities are exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence to fully or...
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Keiron Watt
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15 Jun 2022
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Cornwall Council digital and data strategy 2022
One of Cornwall Council’s four target outcomes from 2022 is to be an empowering and enterprising organisation inn which it's Customer Philosophy sets out an ambition that it's services are...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Data Science development at the Ministry of Justice - a YouTube presentation
This is a presentation from 2017 at the Annual Analytics Summit by Jonathan Roberts at the Ministry of Justice. Jonathan is the Head of Data Science Hub at the MoJ and leads a...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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LOTI Data Ethics Case Study Library
LOTI have collected a range of case studies from different government organisations both local, national and international, detailing different approaches to data ethics.
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Michelle Pickford
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15 Jun 2022
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LOTI Outcomes-Based Methodology for Data Projects
LOTI's Data Methodology focuses on how data leads to action and starts with real-world outcomes in mind. It also helps users to identify which datasets are actually needed and why.
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Michelle Pickford
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21 Aug 2023
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Alan Turing Institute to lead AI Standards Hub
UK Authority article published 13-Jan-22. The UK Government has announced the creation of an AI Standards Hub to work on improving the governance of artificial intelligence.
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Cities Today article (Dec21) - Amsterdam introduces mandatory register for sensors
A Cities Today article reporting that the City of Amsterdam has now directed that private companies, research institutions and government organisations in Amsterdam are obliged to report...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Cities Today article (Nov21) - Councils piloting UK standard for AI transparency
The algorithmic transparency standard – developed by the Cabinet Office’s Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) with input from the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) is being...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Roadmap to an effective AI assurance ecosystem from CDEI
This roadmap published in December 2021 by the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) is intended to help the UK to grow an effective and ethical artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem....
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Roadmap to an effective AI assurance extended ecosystem - Government independent report
An extended roadmap to an effective AI assurance ecosystem, which sets out the key steps, and the roles and responsibilities required to develop an effective, mature AI assurance ecosystem....
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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How to Establish A Data Ethics Governance Board. Work by LOTI & LB Brent
Local Authorities recognise that the data they collect and hold is one of their most valuable assets. Used intelligently, it can help them make better decisions, drive service improvements and...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Open Data Institute (ODI) Data Ethics Canvas
The Data Ethics Canvas is a tool for anyone who collects, shares or uses data. It helps identify and manage ethical issues – at the start of a project that uses data, and throughout. It...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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London Borough of Camden data charter
Camden is developing a Data Charter, which will give us a policy framework and set of principles to guide our approach to how we use the data we hold, now and in the future. To do this, they...
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Tim Adams
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21 Aug 2023
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Innovating Responsibly with Data and Artificial Intelligence - a LOTI project in 2021
The London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI) is working with two pilot London Boroughs - Camden and Brent - to document and trial the approaches being used within the councils to...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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New data sharing guidance code from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
In December 2020, the ICO published its new statutory code of practice prepared under section 121 of the Data Protection Act 2018. It is a practical guide for organisations about how to share...
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Tim Adams
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21 Aug 2023
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AI: Decoded
A weekly newsletter from Politico, which summarises the thinking and activity related to AI in the world.
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Juliet Whitworth
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15 Jun 2022
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Companion webpage to the book "Mathematics for Machine Learning"
A book published by Marc Peters in 2020 on machine learning is very good at explaining basic principles on machine learning (algorithms, modelling, fitting models to data etc.). Chapters 1...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Sources of Information on the use of AI, algorithms etc in the Public Sector
Consultancy group Thorney Isle Research has compiled an online web page of useful sources of information on the use of artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms etc in the public sector which...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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BBC News article: Council algorithms mass profile millions, campaigners say. 20-Jul-21
An online article on the BBC News website posted by correspondent Judith Burns on 20-Jul-2021 reporting that freedom of information requests by Big Brother Watch, suggesting that 86...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Learning course: Using data analytics for better decision-making in the public sector
Half-day course empowering public sector managers with skills to make more effective use of data analytics. About this event While deep-diving into data can be complex, simple descriptive ...
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Ian Farrow
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15 Jun 2022
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CDEI blog - Engaging with the public about algorithmic transparency in the public sector June 2021
The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) published this blog in early July 2021 about workshops it had run recently with the public who...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Reflections on the 2021 government guidance on CDDO’s Ethics, Transparency and Accountability Framework for Automated Decision-Making for public sector organisations
The APAN network held a webinar in July to consider the recent guidance document published by Government (CDDO) on "Ethics, transparency and accountability framework for automated decision...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Data Science Books for Beginners
An article written by Arunn Thevapalan, a senior data scientist and coach, in which he identifies some key books for beginners.
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Juliet Whitworth
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15 Jun 2022
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City of Amsterdam contractual terms for algorithms use in public sector
The City of Amsterdam is increasingly using AI and algorithmic systems, for example for automated parking control or in prioritizing reports from citizens. See other resources about this in...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Britain Thinks: Complete transparency, complete simplicity. Independent CDEI report
An independent report, commissioned by the Centre for Data Ethics & Innovation (CDEI) in June 2021, which outlines the findings from a deliberative public engagement exercise conducted by...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Giving citizens of Scotland trust and agency over how AI and algorithms are used in the public sector?
In early June 2021, t he Scottish Government launched a challenge on public trust and agency over the use of AI in the public sector, with a particular focus on c ...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI) - case studies and toolkits
The London Office of Technology and Innovation is developing a range of methodologies, toolkits and best practice case studies covering a range of data and digital agendas
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Michelle Pickford
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15 Jun 2022
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Ethics, Transparency and Accountability Framework for Automated Decision-Making
Guidance from the Office for Artificial Intelligence for civil servants on how to use automated or algorithmic decision-making systems safely. The framework includes seven steps: testing to...
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Juliet Whitworth
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15 Jun 2022
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Exploring the role of dignity in government AI Ethics instruments. Centre for Public Impact Report
This report considers both the harms that technologies of the future can and do bring with deepened inequalities and undermined democracy. It also looks at...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Towards better data to support children in care. A collaborative project within NW region councils
This is the presentation slide deck of a progress update on a project to understand and improve how Children’s Services Departments collect and use data on "Looked After Children"....
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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The Tangled and the Trapped - Gateshead experience
Mark Smith, Director of Public Service Reform at Gateshead Council, shares his reflections on the early stages of a pilot that is looking at how public services can respond in more relational...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Challenges beyond the pandemic - research funding opportunity
The Nuffield Foundation wants the work it funds to make a marked contribution to shaping the society that emerges from Covid-19. Their Research, Development and Analysis fund is for projects...
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Kate Cooper
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15 Jun 2022
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National Institute for Health Research: How the NIHR can work with your local authority to evaluate public health interventions
In April the NIHR Public Health Research Programme will invite councils to submit expressions of interest identifying public health programmes which would benefit from evaluation or research...
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Kate Cooper
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15 Jun 2022
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MHCLG Local Data Accelerator Fund for Children and Families
The Local Data Accelerator Fund aims to improve the use of data to support children and families. It is a two-year funding stream of £7.9m split over two years. MHCLG invites bids from...
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Kate Cooper
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15 Jun 2022
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Data and Public Services Toolkit
A toolkit developed by the Open Data Institute (ODI) to help people designing and delivering public services to overcome barriers to using data effectively. Includes a range of case studies, a...
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Juliet Whitworth
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15 Jun 2022
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Local Government use of data during the pandemic - CDEI assessment of councils use of advanced analytics
The report published in February 2021 by the Centre for Data Ethics & Innovation (CDEI) draws on findings from a forum attended by local authorities across the country, in which they...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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The protein and the social worker: how machine learning can help us tackle society’s biggest challenges
An article on the role machine learning can play in tackling society’s biggest challenges, and the issues to consider when trying to do this.
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Juliet Whitworth
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15 Jun 2022
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Government by Algorithm: the Myths, Challenges and Opportunities
A blog about algorithms in government: what they are, the benefits they can offer and how to build confidence in them.
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Juliet Whitworth
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15 Jun 2022
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Data Science Accelerator Programme 2021: Applications now open.
Applications have opened today (18/01/21) for the 2021 Data Science Accelerator Programme. This programme is an opportunity for UK public sector analysts to develop data science skills and...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Just AI - a network of useful resources to support artificial intelligence from Ada Lovelace
The JUST AI programme is an independent network of researchers and practitioners established in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and supported by the Ada...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Digital Ethics: the ethics of using emerging technologies and data
A SOCITM policy paper on the ethical considerations which should be examined in how organisations develop and use technology and data.
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Juliet Whitworth
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15 Jun 2022
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Mind the Gap: how to fill the equality and AI accountability gap in an automated world
Analysis and recommendations from a cross-disciplinary Equality Task Force at the Institute for the Future of Work on what is needed to ensure that algorithms are used in a fair and transparent...
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Juliet Whitworth
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15 Jun 2022
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Guidelines for AI Procurement
A summary of best practice addressing the specific challenges of acquiring Artificial Intelligence technologies in government.
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Juliet Whitworth
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15 Jun 2022
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What great data analysts do - and why every organisation needs them
A blog that neatly describes the three types of roles needed in an effective data science team, and why data analysts are most important.
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Juliet Whitworth
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15 Jun 2022
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AI Fairness 360
An extensible open source toolkit to help analysts examine, report, and mitigate discrimination and bias in machine learning models throughout the AI application lifecycle.
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Juliet Whitworth
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15 Jun 2022
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How is government using big data? A Bureau of Investigative Journalism Report
AI, algorithms, deep learning, big data - barely a week goes by without a new revelation about our increasingly digital future. Computers will cure cancer, make us richer, prevent crime, decide...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Assessment List for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (ALTAI) for self-assessment in the EU
High-Level EU Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence presented its final Assessment List for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. The Ethics Guidelines are based on seven key...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Artificial Intelligence as a Public Service: Learning from Amsterdam and Helsinki and online registers
On September 28, 2020, at the Next Generation Internet Summit, Helsinki and Amsterdam announced the launch of their open AI registers. The AI registers are currently being populated. Anyone can...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Centre for Data Ethics & Innovation (CDEI) - artificial intelligence barometer
The CDEI published in June 2020 its AI Barometer, a major analysis of the most pressing opportunities, risks, and governance challenges associated with AI and data use in the UK, initially...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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The Transformation & Innovation Exchange in Local Government (TIEx)
Responding to a call from councils, the LGA has created a new online hub that brings together practical help for local government about innovation and efficiency into one place. It features a...
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Tim Adams
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15 Jun 2022
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Metadata standards for sharing and publishing data
The Government Digital Service (GDS) have published guidance and standards on how to improve data sharing across government. This page includes standards on sharing and publishing data in...
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Katie Goodger
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21 Aug 2023
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Understanding artificial intelligence ethics and safety.
Ethical considerations are likely to arise at every stage of an AI project and so the Government Digital Service (GDS) and Office for Artificial Intelligence (OAI) have published guidance on...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Nesta suggests tools for local government to get the most out of the data it holds
Nesta suggests tools which can help organisations to get more form their data. This quick read explains why data maturity frameworks are useful, models for data maturity for social sector...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Peer review framework for predictive analytics in humanitarian response.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in March 2020 has been working with partners to understand the current state of model development and use of predictive...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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The state of Offices of Data Analytics in the UK, Nesta.
Nesta's Office of Data Analytics (ODA) Programme aims to provide 'a model for multiple organisations to join up, analyse and act upon data sources from multiple public sector bodies to improve...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Assessing if artificial intelligence is the right solution.
The use of artificial intelligence requires a large quantity of data. This guidance from the Government Digital Service (GDS) and Office for Artificial Intelligence (OAI) identifies 9 essential...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Learning about users and their needs.
Guidance from the User research community around ensuring there is understanding on who is using a service and what they need from that service. The guide suggests there should be close...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Institute for Government: Four things government must learn from the A-level algorithm fiasco.
In light of the Summer 2020 exams fiasco the Institute for Local Government have posted an article on the need to learn from this experience, drawing on algorithmic bias, accountability,...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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New Zealand Algorithm Charter Press Release.
In July 2020, the New Zealand Government became the first in the world to outline a set of standards to guide the use of algorithms by public agencies. The new algorithm charter aims to give...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Public sector data analytics, a Nesta guide.
This guide is for public sectors organisations who are interested in using data analytics to make better decisions and improve public services. There are 8 modules covering a variety of...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Algorithmic Decision-Making and the Control Problem.
There are long-held concerns that introducing computers into decision-making can lead to human operators becoming complacent or over-reliant on their computer support. This is referred to as...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Decision-making in the age of the algorithm.
Published by Nesta, this guide puts focus on the issue of human and machine learning interaction so that frontline practitioners can use predictive analytics effectively. The report discussed...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Using AI in breast cancer screening to reduce false positives and false negatives (Feb 2020).
Published in The Lancet Digital Health Journal, this study aimed to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm for diagnosis of breast cancer in mammography, and explore whether it could...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Predictive Analytics in the Troubled Families Programme.
The troubled families programme has often provided a testbed for pioneering predictive analytics. This blog post from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) helps to...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Deloitte: Credit scoring case study in data analytics.
In this document Deloitte outlines one important application of advanced analytics in a private business setting, credit scoring. This case study showcases a solution to a common business problem...
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Katie Goodger
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09 Dec 2020
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Addressing trust in public sector data use
An independent report by the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) on maximising the beneficial use of personal information held in the public sector. Effective use of data is more...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Data Ethics Framework
Published by the Government digital Service (GDS) this guidance is aimed at public sector organisations on how to use data appropriately and responsibly when planning, implementing, and...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Project ExplAIn Interim Report
Project ExplAIn is a collaboration between the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and The Alan Turing Institute to create practical guidance to assist organisations with explaining...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Data to the people, why coronavirus necessitates a new digital social contract.
This paper by Onward sets out the opportunities to embrace data and technology into policy and decision making in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The primary aim of the paper is to argue...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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UK government drops exam grading algorithm in the face of public anger.
An article in the Global Government Forum in light of the governments decision to overturn exam results produced by an algorithm in Summer 2020.
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Social Sector Data Maturity Framework
From the Future World of Work, this guidance enables organisations to benchmark their development across 7 key themes including data and analysis.
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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Local Government Self-Assessment Data Maturity Tool from the LGA and Nesta
From the Local Government Association working in partnership with Nesta and Porism, this tool is designed to help make an honest assessment of how advanced your organisation is at dealing with...
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Katie Goodger
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15 Jun 2022
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