The robots are coming. But how soon? Research has revealed that two thirds (65%) of UK citizens believe robots will eventually work in government.
More than a third (34%) of those surveyed think this could happen within the next five years. A further 17% believe robots could be working in government as soon as 2019 or 2020.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves across the private and public sectors. At the Davos summit in January, UK prime minister Theresa May singled out the need for international frameworks to ensure everyone can benefit from technological advances.
The Guardian, supported by 2020 Delivery, is convening a seminar on the practical implications of AI across public services, with eminent speakers from the worlds of technology and public service. Our panel of speakers will consider, among other things:
- workforce implications
- security and privacy concerns
- managing change in a world of technological advance
The event will take place at the Guardian from 6pm on Thursday 21 June 2018.
The panel
- Chair: Jane Dudman, editor of the Guardian’s public leaders, housing and voluntary sector networks
- Stephen Metcalfe MP, chair, all-party parliamentary group on AI
- Baroness Olly Grender, member, Lords select committee on AI
- Birgitte Andersen, chief executive and co-creator, Big Innovation Centre
- Antonio Weiss, director and digital practice lead, 2020 Delivery
- Mike Clancy, general secretary, Prospect
Programme
6.30pm-7pm: Attendee arrival, registration, refreshments, networking
7pm-7.10 pm: Chair’s welcome
7.10pm-8.10pm: Panel discussion
8.10pm-8.25pm: Audience Q&A (including pre-submitted questions)
8.25pm-8.30pm: Chair’s closing comments
8.30pm-9pm: Networking
Is this event for you?
The event is aimed at professionals and academics involved in change and automation of public services, whether you work in central government, local government, or in the private sector, as well as all those with an interest in the wider debate on the impact of AI on UK public services.
To apply for a place at this free event, please submit the following details: