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UK public sector AI adoption lacks human rights oversight, report finds · 5 sources tracked

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A new report highlights significant concerns regarding the integration of AI into the UK's public services, arguing that current regulations are insufficient to protect human rights. The report criticizes the opacity and unaccountability of AI adoption, suggesting that Big Tech interests are prioritized over public benefit. It calls for urgent regulatory action to ensure AI systems align with human rights principles and prevent undue reliance on US tech companies. AI

IMPACT Urgent need for regulation to ensure AI in public services aligns with human rights and public benefit, not just Big Tech interests.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a report critical of government policy and its impact on public services, with significant implications for regulation and technology adoption.

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UK public sector AI adoption lacks human rights oversight, report finds · 5 sources tracked

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COVERAGE [5]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    There are no effective and coherent mandatory rules to ensure the AI systems that are being knitted into UK public services respect human rights. The interests

    There are no effective and coherent mandatory rules to ensure the AI systems that are being knitted into UK public services respect human rights. The interests of Big Tech are being put first. While data protection, equality, and human rights are on the back-burner. We urgently n…

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    “With the recent change in government, there is a new opportunity to align digital technology policy with human rights. The core of such a change should be huma

    “With the recent change in government, there is a new opportunity to align digital technology policy with human rights. The core of such a change should be human rights, lest the illusion of progress persist." 🗣️ Dr Richard Mackenzie-Gray Scott, author of the 'AI in the Public Se…

  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Public spending on AI has ballooned in the UK. There are currently around 1,500 contract worth £3.35B. Claims that it'll drive efficiencies remain unproven. In

    Public spending on AI has ballooned in the UK. There are currently around 1,500 contract worth £3.35B. Claims that it'll drive efficiencies remain unproven. In the meantime the UK is tying itself to US companies like Palantir, Amazon, Google, OpenAI and Oracle with risks to our s…

    LINKS tussell.com/…/ai-procurement-tracker
  4. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    AI is seeping into the UK public sector. But at what cost? Our new report finds that its adoption is opaque, unaccountable and for the benefit of Big Tech, not

    AI is seeping into the UK public sector. But at what cost? Our new report finds that its adoption is opaque, unaccountable and for the benefit of Big Tech, not the public. This is a rallying cry for the Minister for AI to regulate public sector AI systems in accordance with human…

    LINKS openrightsgroup.org/…/org-and-mps-call-fo…
  5. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The report finds a damning list of risks from how AI is being developed, procured and deployed across the public sector. 🔴 Lack of scrutiny 🔴 Open to abuse from

    The report finds a damning list of risks from how AI is being developed, procured and deployed across the public sector. 🔴 Lack of scrutiny 🔴 Open to abuse from Big Tech lobbying 🔴 Lock-in to Big Tech contracts that stifle competition 🔴 Lack of transparency over policy 🔴 Lack of …

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