Spotlight Session from Delib: A.I. in Government

AI promises faster, smarter public services. It also raises hard questions about data, accountability and trust. Our next Spotlight session digs into both sides, with speakers from the Information Commissioner's Office and think tank Evidence First.

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What you can expect

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• The author of the recently published report A.I. in Local Government: Adoption, Benefits and Challenges will share insights from his research across the UK
• The Information Commissioner's Office will present on their own experiences and learnings from utilising A.I. within the organisation, including data protection considerations
• As always we will ensure there is time for a Q&A with both of our speakers

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Meet the speakers

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Adrian Price

Adrian Price works for the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), supporting the development of the organisation's policy profession alongside multiple projects relating to implementation of the Data Use and Access Act. He also owns and manages the ICO's policy relating to public consultations. His 20-year career in the Civil Service includes experience working in the Ministry of Defence, Cabinet Office and the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Kevin Fenning

Kevin  is the Founder of Evidence First, a socio-economic policy consultancy. He works extensively with local and central government to support and promote economic development and better public service outcomes across the UK. Kevin is a Fellow of the Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub, established by ESRC to solve local challenges around the UK through innovative approaches to place-based policy making and public service delivery. He recently authored the report mentioned above on the use of AI in local government, and has also written for LGIU and the National Preparedness Commission on the implications of AI for local government

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