The BCS has released an exciting policy discussion document – The Chartered Institute for IT about a National AI Strategy for the UK. The report echoes the UK National Data Strategy and UK AI Council Roadmap.

The idea is to embrace a national data and digital infrastructure. The report concentrates on four national strategy outcomes where computing professionals can make a difference and make Information technology a benefit to the public.

Key insights

The main critical areas covered are:

• Trust in AI
• Making AI diverse and inclusive
• AI qualifications to close the digital divide
• Reduction of sustainable decarbonisation

Who for
The document is for anyone in private and public sector computer and ICT technology interested in implementing AI.

Key thinking
There are lots of good points that include:

• Computer professionals should consider solid harness partnerships with the government
• Advance education in computing and information technology for the benefit of the public
• Build public trust in data, algorithms as this is crucial
• Attracting AI professionals with diverse and inclusive backgrounds
• Concentrate on encouraging the right skills and education
• Encourage sustainable decarbonisation
• Create conditions in the UK to help scale up the use of AI

In summary
The report has some good thinking for government and national policy. Any review that encourages the adoption of AI and skilling is good. There is some practical advice for implementing and solving national and international issues. What is clear is that there should be a National Strategy for AI and integrated roll-out for success.

More related links
BCS Priories for the national AI strategy (PDF)
BSC – The Chartered Institute of IT website
National AI Council AI roadmap (PDF)
UK Government data strategy

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