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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
Last updated:
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
Last updated:
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
Last updated:
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
Last updated:
21 Aug 2023
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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
Last updated:
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
Last updated:
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
Last updated:
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
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Blog
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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
Last updated:
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
Last updated:
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
Last updated:
09 Dec 2020
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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
Last updated:
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
Last updated:
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
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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A guide to using artificial intelligence in the public sector.
A guide from the Government Digital Service (GDS) and Office for Artificial Intelligence (OAI) on how to choose, build, and use AI in the public sector to ensure that local government is...
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Katie Goodger
Last updated:
31 Jul 2023
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Nesta: Datavores of Local Government
A discussion paper published by Nesta (2016) on using data to make services more personalised, effective and efficient. This paper looks at how councils can can get more from their data, and...
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Katie Goodger
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Synthesized Tool: Bias identification and remediation in data driven applications.
With algorithms seeming to generate unintended, or biased ‘advice’ in high-profile cases such as the various fiascos during the summer of 2020, the tech ...
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Katie Goodger
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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The Rule of Law and Automation of Government Decision-Making. An academic paper from New South Wales
Governments are deploying automation tools in making decisions that affect rights and entitlements. The interests affected are very broad, ranging from time spent in detention to the receipt of...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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The ‘golden view’: data-driven governance in the scoring society.
From the Internet Policy Review, this article draws on the first comprehensive investigation into the uses of data analytics in UK public services, outlining developments and practices...
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Katie Goodger
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Interpretable machine learning - a UK Parliament research briefing
Machine learning is increasingly being used to support decision making in a variety of applications including recruitment and clinical diagnoses. While ML has many advantages, there are...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Five data-ethics and AI experts on... what we can learn from the 2020 qualifications algorithm fiasco
An article in Civil Service World where The Open Data Institute (ODI) asked experts to explain where Ofqual and other qualifications regulators went wrong in this week's A-Level grade controversy
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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The Governance of Data in a Digitally Transformed European Society
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) report summarises the second workshop of the DigiTranScope Project held at the Centre for Advanced Studies of the Joint Research Centre in Ispra, on October...
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Katie Goodger
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Artificial Intelligence: How to get it right
This report was published in October 2019 by NHSX. Intending to provide a cohesive overview of the current use of data-driven technologies within the health and care system, the report aims to ...
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Katie Goodger
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics: An Evaluation of Guidelines
A number of ethics guidelines have been released in recent years. This research comprises normative principles and recommendations aimed to harness the “disruptive” potentials of new AI...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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British Computer Society: How do we make algorithms do the right thing?
A report from the BCS - the chartered institute for IT - which sets out an analysis of the Ofqual exam grade awarding algorithm to identify how principles of openness, accountability...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Why Predictive Algorithms are So Risky for Public Sector Bodies
A paper by Madeleine Waller (Kings College London) and Paul Waller (Bradford University) that examines the use, deployment and risks of algorithms in decision making by public sector...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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New York Times article - How Facebook data is able to be used to determine suicide risk using algorithmic analysis (Dec 2018)
A New York Times article showing how Facebook personal data is being used for suicide prevention. Raises ethical and legal questions. ...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Innovative public-private partnership has developed intelligent automation within council services at South Kesteven District Council
This information page sets out an award winning project in which a joint team was set up by South Kesteven Council and Ernst and Young to deliver intelligent automation in four key areas for...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Consultation on the public algorithms of Nantes Metropole (France)
A website (in French) published by Nantes Metropole setting out the automated calculation tools in use to calculate aid, set fees or establish an invoice. In 2019, Nantes Métropole committed...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Socitm calls on local authorities to learn the lessons – and think long and hard before they use algorithms
Mark Lumley, Director of Digital & IT at London Borough of Hounslow, on behalf of the Society for innovation, technology and modernisation (Socitm) sets out risks and issues associated with...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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What Works for Children’s Social Care (WWCSC) report: machine learning models miss children at risk
After 18 months of work, What Works for Children’s Social Care (WWCSC) reports these findings of its research into the use of machine learning in children’s social care. The research finds that...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Report
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Socitm knowledge base search: data ethics in the public sector
The Society for innovation, technology and modernisation (Socitm) has an extensive online knowledge base of support, reports, guidance and good examples for deployment of IT solutions in the...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Guide
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Socitm presentation: Dr Allison Gardner, Keele University. Ethical Use of Emerging Technologies and Data
At a recent virtual event held at Society for innovation, technology and modernisation (Socitm) in October, Dr Allison Gardner, Programme Director Data Science Degree...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Judicial Review of Automated Public-Sector Decision-Making - Aug 2018
From SSRN Solutions: Discussions on there being no clear understanding of how administrative law should be applied to algorithm and auto-predictive decision-making. This paper brings together ...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Guardian article Nov 2020: Suggesting local government use of algorithms to help make claims decisions
Sarah Marsh & Niamh McIntyre at the Guardian newspaper published this article suggesting that tools are used widely in Local Government to inform decisions on everything from housing to...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Guardian article Aug 2020: Call for more transparency on analytical tools used in local public services
Sarah Marsh at the Guardian newspaper published this case for more transparency in local government predictive analytics in August 2020
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Guardian article Oct 2019: Suggesting local government use of algorithm use in analytics is unreliable
Sarah Marsh at the Guardian newspaper published this assessment of risks and issues in use of predictive analytics in October 2019
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Government Data Science Accelerator Mentoring Scheme
This government programme is run by the Government Data Science Partnership (GDSP) – a collaboration between GDS, ONS and GO-Science. Its role is to give public sector analysts the opportunity...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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City of Amsterdam Algorithm Register
The City of Amsterdam has established this highly effective online register of analytic algorithms in use in the public sector. It has the objective towards transparency, review, challenge,...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Amsterdam Township - getting a grip on algorithms in public sector
This website is in the Dutch language but modern browsers offer an effective translation feature into English. It sets out guidelines and checklists that public sector organisations should...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Guide
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NESTA AI toolkit to help communities use data and artificial intelligence to tackle the climate crisis
This toolkit is for civil society organisations and local authorities who want to empower communities to address the climate crisis, using AI to help manage, maintain and augment civic assets....
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Individual modules from the MSc in Data Analytics for Government programme
Individual modules can be taken from the MSc in Data Analytics in Government programme run by the Data Science Campus. There are several partner universities where modules can be taken as...
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Katie Goodger
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Training
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Data ethics and AI guidance landscape
DCMS has collated guidance on existing ethical principles for the use of data and AI, aiming to provide clarity for public servants working in this area. This covers 13 documents including a...
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Katie Goodger
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Guide
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How do we ensure individual rights in our AI systems?
The ICO have published guidance on AI and data protection. This document provides a framework for auditing AI, focusing on best practices for data compliance. The guidance also clarifies how to...
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Katie Goodger
Last updated:
10 Jun 2022
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Guide
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After the “problem algorithm” headlines — learning the lessons
Written by William Barker from the Society for innovation, technology and modernisation (Socitm), this post discussed the risks and questions to ask when considering the use of advanced...
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Katie Goodger
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Blog
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Intelligent Automation (IA) can support ‘blended workforce’ for public sector.
Emerging from the UKAuthority's virtual conference this post looks at the impact of IA and its potential for use in the public sector. There are two case study examples, one from South Kesteven...
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Katie Goodger
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Blog
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Explaining decisions made with AI
Joint guidance from the Information Commissioners Office and The Alan Turing Institute. Contains practical advice to help explain the process, services and decisions...
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Katie Goodger
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Guide
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Swindon Borough Council: Delivering Transformation Results with Digital & Emerging Technology
Swindon Council is using emerging technology to improve its operations and delivery outcomes. This case study presents some good examples of public sector working with private sector experts...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Case study
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Review into Bias in Algorithmic Decision-making
A review from the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation which considers the impact that an increasing use of algorithmic tools is having on bias in decision-making, the steps that are required...
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Juliet Whitworth
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Report
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Using predictive analytics in local public services report - launch presentation LARIA conference Nov 2020
An LGA-led project in 2020, explored the early use of advanced and predictive analytics in local government. A final project report is online elsewhere (see last slide in this document). This...
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Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Using predictive analytics in local public services
During 2020, the LGA worked with Shared Intelligence to research the early use of advanced and predictive analytics in local government. The project consulted widely and ran a number of action...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
10 Jun 2022
Type:
Guide
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