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Equality watchdog guidance on procurement and use of artificial intelligence in the public sector
The use of artificial intelligence by public bodies is to be monitored by Britain’s equality regulator to ensure technologies are not discriminating against people.  In September 2022, the...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  21 Aug 2023
Type:  Guide
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Ideas to test and implement appropriate tools for doing data ethics from LOTI (Oct 2022)
In 2022, the London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI) has been working to knit together all the great initiatives being done by other experts to understand and assemble what expertise...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  18 Oct 2022
Type:  Guide
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London Data Ethics Service from LOTI (Oct 2022)
The London Data Ethics Service has been established by the London Office of Technology & Innovation (LOTI) as part of our aim to help boroughs identify and navigate the ethical issues within...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  18 Oct 2022
Type:  Guide
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Data Ethics Training, Learning and Upskilling advice from LOTI (Oct 2022)
Managing data ethics well requires specific skills, methods and knowledge that should be developed in employees at different levels through professional training courses. LOTI has been...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  18 Oct 2022
Type:  Training
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Artificial intelligence in the public sector
An article looking at the effective, responsible and ethical use of AI in the public sector. Much of the content is centred from a recent conference titled ‘Artificial Intelligence: What’s in...
By:  Keiron Watt
Last updated:  08 Sept 2022
Type:  Report
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Which UK Cities are the most AI-ready?
An interesting article which identifies which UK cities are most likely to benefit from a growing appetite for artificial intelligence in business and the public sector. The index is compiled...
By:  Keiron Watt
Last updated:  26 Jul 2022
Type:  Report
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Transparency in data analytics and algorithms assisting decision making [GOV.UK]
This is a government blog published on GOV.UK by the Government Digital Service (GDS) in July 2022.  It sets out government thinking on the need and approach to being transparent in the...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  21 Aug 2023
Type:  Blog
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Real-world examples of predictive analytics in government
An interesting article that identifies a number of real-world examples of predictive analytics in government and how they use predictive analytics to improve service delivery to their clients. ...
By:  Keiron Watt
Last updated:  30 Jun 2022
Type:  Blog
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A Data Ethics Framework for Local Authorities
LOTI has published a Data Ethics Capabilities Framework as part of its programme to promote the responsible use of data and artificial intelligence in local government. The framework identifies...
By:  Keiron Watt
Last updated:  17 Jun 2022
Type:  Guide
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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...
By:  Keiron Watt
Last updated:  08 Jun 2022
Type:  Case study
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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...
By:  Keiron Watt
Last updated:  06 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  26 May 2022
Type:  Guide
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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...
By:  Keiron Watt
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Other
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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.
By:  thumbnail Michelle Pickford
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Case study
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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.
By:  thumbnail Michelle Pickford
Last updated:  21 Aug 2023
Type:  Tool
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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.
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Blog
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Blog
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Blog
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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....
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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....
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Guide
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  21 Aug 2023
Type:  Guide
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Case study
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  21 Aug 2023
Type:  Guide
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AI: Decoded
A weekly newsletter from Politico, which summarises the thinking and activity related to AI in the world.
By:  thumbnail Juliet Whitworth
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Other
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Other
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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 ...
By:  Ian Farrow
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Training
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Blog
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Blog
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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.
By:  thumbnail Juliet Whitworth
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Blog
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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 ...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Other
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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
By:  thumbnail Michelle Pickford
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Tool
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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...
By:  thumbnail Juliet Whitworth
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Guide
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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"....
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Blog
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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...
By:  thumbnail Kate Cooper
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Other
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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...
By:  thumbnail Kate Cooper
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Other
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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...
By:  thumbnail Kate Cooper
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Other
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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...
By:  thumbnail Juliet Whitworth
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Guide
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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.
By:  thumbnail Juliet Whitworth
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Blog
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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.
By:  thumbnail Juliet Whitworth
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Blog
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Training
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Other
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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.
By:  thumbnail Juliet Whitworth
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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...
By:  thumbnail Juliet Whitworth
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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Guidelines for AI Procurement
A summary of best practice addressing the specific challenges of acquiring Artificial Intelligence technologies in government.
By:  thumbnail Juliet Whitworth
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Guide
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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.
By:  thumbnail Juliet Whitworth
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Blog
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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. 
By:  thumbnail Juliet Whitworth
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Tool
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Tool
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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...
By:  Former Member
Last updated:  15 Jun 2022
Type:  Report
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