Public sector AI: Strategy and practice
Ofsted present their recently established AI Strategy which aims to drive innovation and productivity and improve outcomes for children and learners. The seminar describes how the strategy promotes the legal, ethical and responsible use of AI and how it impacts Ofsted as a regulator and inspectorate.
Ofsted also present details on how AI has been used to aid the analysis of public consultations. They describe how AI has been used alongside Social Researchers to enable the analysis of large volumes of responses whilst maintaining validity of the findings alongside reflections and lessons learnt throughout that process.
Dr. Verena Braehler is the Deputy Director for Research and Evaluation at Ofsted. Her previous roles include research positions at the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
James Bowsher-Murray is the Head of Data Systems and Data Science at Ofsted. His previous roles include positions at HMRC and the Office for National Statistics.
Use of AI for Analysis in DESNZ
In this presentation, I will delve into the range of work we've been doing that showcases the utility and various use cases of AI in analysis. I'll discuss where we see opportunities for AI, how it can drive greater productivity, and its strengths and limitations. Additionally, I'll touch upon the risks associated with using AI tools and the considerations we must take into account when employing them.
Kiyoshi Bhuiyan is a social researcher at DESNZ, currently working in the Social and Behavioural Energy Research team. He is part of the working group in GSR that focuses on innovative methods, particularly the proper use of AI. Kiyoshi is dedicated to exploring where AI can significantly enhance how we work and identifying the most substantial risks involved.
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This is a free event and will be run on Zoom.
