Steering responsible AI

How can governments strengthen their ability to apply AI responsibly? TNO, together with the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), investigated how a government-wide AI Competence Centre can support AI capabilities, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and the scaling up of AI across the public sector.

Generative AI offers opportunities for the Dutch government, but also calls for greater digital sovereignty. Open-source models and European alternatives are crucial in this regard, although these terms are not always clearly defined.

To strengthen our digital sovereignty, the European Commission is investing in AI, cloud infrastructure and data centres.

Generative AI (GenAI) is gaining momentum across government. From ministries to local authorities, communication about the use of GenAI has increased tenfold in just one year.

How do you ensure that AI solutions do not remain stuck in pilots, but scale in a sustainable and responsible way? And how can organisations make use of each other’s successful AI solutions? Read the article.

How do we keep our systems secure amid rapid AI developments? Read Anne Fleur’s reflections.

Language models and other forms of AI make it easier to write objections, submit requests, and navigate complex application processes.

AI is developing rapidly and requires a balance between innovation and regulation in order to capitalise on opportunities and manage risks such as privacy breaches and discrimination. Read Anne Fleur’s reflection.

The use of digital technologies, and particularly AI, is increasing rapidly in both the public sector and society. Read Marianne's reflection.