Whitehall’s ambition to cut costs using AI is fraught with risk
The UK government is increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to cut costs and improve public services. This includes a "Dragons' Den-style" event where tech companies will pitch ideas for automating the justice system. However, critics warn that Downing Street is overly optimistic about the potential of AI, with concerns about the risks involved. The government has announced plans for an AI early warning system in the healthcare sector to detect issues in maternity services, and the Health Secretary has set a target for one in eight operations to be performed by robots within the next 10 years. These initiatives demonstrate the government's ambition to leverage AI and technology to tackle challenges and reduce expenditure, though the article suggests that this approach may be "fraught with risk."
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