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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 September 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2020. It was answered by Lord True (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 October 2020 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Public Sector: Artificial Intelligence

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the accuracy, and (2) the efficacy, of the use of algorithms in (a) the planning, and (b) the implementation, of their policies.

Answer

The Government’s Data Ethics Framework and ‘Guide to Using AI in the Public Sector’, alongside other guidance are available on GOV.UK, to support ethical and safe use of algorithms in the public sector. Building on existing work on algorithmic and data ethics, the Government is now seeking to deliver more transparency on the use of algorithmic-assisted decision making within the public sector; and is working with leading organisations in the field of data and AI ethics on a proposed approach to algorithmic transparency.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8596
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Public sector Artificial intelligence
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk