Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Artificial Intelligence

(asked on 13th July 2023) - View Source

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what (a) algorithmic and (b) other automated decision making systems her Department uses; and for what purposes.


Answered by
George Freeman Portrait
George Freeman
This question was answered on 21st July 2023

The Department does not currently use algorithmic and other automated decision-making systems as the primary source of judgement in its processes. It is working to use technologies such as automation and AI innovatively to improve outcomes and efficiency.

Government’s Roadmap to a Digital Future includes digital transformation in Government by “automating manual processes” in order to drive greater efficiency and deliver maximum value for the taxpayer.

The Department's Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation, in collaboration with the Cabinet Office's Central Digital and Data Office, has established the UK's Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard. This helps public sector organisations provide clear information about the algorithmic tools they use, and why they’re using them.

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