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US federal government launches action plan to ‘win AI race’
The US federal government has published its artificial intelligence action plan, building on an executive order signed by president Donald Trump in January to drive AI innovation across the country. Entitled ‘Winning the AI Race’, the action plan sets out more than 90 federal policy actions across three pillars: accelerating innovation, building American AI infrastructure,…
Trump administration sets guardrails for AI use and acquisition within government agencies
US federal agencies received two memos on 3 April from the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) containing guidelines on how to use and procure artificial intelligence in government. The memos replace earlier guidance on AI use in government put out under president Biden, but retain some of its points. The first of…
Buying AI: how public sector procurement can ensure AI works for people and society
At the start of this year we saw the remarkable moment of a popular TV show leading to government scrutiny of technology and criminal convictions, and even the introduction of new legislation. The Mr Bates vs The Post Office drama on the Post Office Horizon scandal brought home the human harm of faulty IT and…
AI in the public sector: from black boxes to meaningful transparency
Getting transparency right around AI isn’t just good for democracy, it’s good for the public sector too, writes Imogen Parker, associate director at the Ada Lovelace Institute Within AI research there is a lot of discussion about ‘black box’ systems and the difficulty of knowing or understanding how or why some AI systems behave the…
White House issues guidance for agencies on AI procurement
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released new procurement guidelines for agencies to improve risk management around buying AI systems and machine learning software. An administration official speaking to the press shortly after the release said that the guidelines would provide agencies with “the tools and information they need as they…
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Empowering Public Servants to Make Confident, Informed Decisions with Data and AI
Governments around the world are working hard to extract – and act upon – the insights held in their vast data stores, and to embrace AI and the promise it holds for innovation and transformation. At the same time, economic pressures and constrained budgets are compelling public servants to do more with fewer resources, while governments are called to respond quickly and effectively to complex challenges.
Against this backdrop, data and AI can help those working in government both to streamline their workflows and make fast, informed decisions. This in turn drives efficiency and can unlock productivity gains – and ultimately lead to improved performance and better services for citizens.
Global Government Forum surveyed over 600 civil servants worldwide to understand how data and AI are being used in government decision-making and where there are further challenges and opportunities.
Read this report for insight into how governments are using data and AI in decision-making today and the potential for the future; the major challenges to using data and AI in decision-making and how to overcome them; and how AI agents can be used in decision-making.
The report includes examples of data and AI in decision-making from countries including the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Singapore, the US, and more.
(Published September 2025)
Making Government Work: Five Pillars of a Modern, Effective Civil Service
Around the world, governments are dealing with substantial challenges – from economic stagnation to the transition to net zero, military conflicts and cyber threats. Governments are also grappling with shifting geopolitics and the rise of populism – and all of these factors are set against the emergence of new technologies, including generative AI, which have the potential to fundamentally transform every aspect of society, but which also pose huge ethical, security and regulatory questions for the public sector.
The Making Government Work: Five pillars of a modern, effective civil service report was undertaken to help identify the key characteristics needed in a modern public service, with priorities ranging across leadership, digital service delivery, workforce development, cross-departmental integration, and citizen trust.
This report has been covered by publications around the world including the Financial Times, BBC Radio 4’s PM programme, Ottawa Citizen, Fed Manager, the Mandarin and the i newspaper.
(Published August 2024)
The Future of the Finance Ministry
From setting tax rates and financial regulations that create the ground rules for national economies, to allocating – and tracking – spending for public services, finance ministries occupy an essential role at the centre of government. Geopolitical crises have reinforced the importance of finance ministries, as they tackle both immediate shocks and long-term trends such as ageing populations, the digital transition, and the impact of moves to net zero.
Against this backdrop, this global research explores what the future finance ministry looks like and how to prepare for it.
Based on interviews with 10 senior leaders from finance ministries – led by John McCarthy, chief economist in Ireland’s Department of Finance, working with Ian Hall, editor, Global Government Finance, and Richard Johnstone, executive editor, Global Government Forum – the study identifies four key themes: the evolving role of the finance ministry in response to uncertainty; the shift to more flexible finance systems that support outcomes; digital transformation and the growth of AI; and the battle for talent and trust.
(Published May 2026)
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