Whitehall's ambition to cut costs using AI is fraught with risk
Briefly

A Dragons' Den-style event seeks pitches from tech companies for automating the British justice system as part of the Labour government's initiative to utilize AI and data science for cost savings. The Department of Health and Social Care has introduced an AI early warning system for maternity services amidst scandals. AI aims to streamline operations in the Department for Work and Pensions and assess parliamentary opinions. Led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the government is aligning with major US tech companies and is inspired by global examples of AI implementation in public service delivery.
Artificial intelligence and data science can save money and improve public services in the cash-strapped Labour government of the UK.
The Department of Health and Social Care announced an AI early warning system to detect dangerous maternity services after several scandals.
Ministers are turning to technology to tackle acute crises that previously might have required more staff or funds.
Countries from Singapore to Estonia are increasingly embracing AI for better public service delivery in response to broken systems.
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