Premium Insights and analysis Transform support functions for the digital age. Capitalising on the potential for faster, leaner reporting means letting go of the old ways and welcoming the new Communications & Technology The digital future of support functions will be exciting. As traditional, time-intensive tasks get handled through smart digital tools, people can focus on asking the
Partner Content The New Zealand journey tells us why AI should focus on business needs September 10, 2019 By Lisa Cornish New Zealand’s innovative approach to public policy is focused on a broad range of outcomes to enhance the wellbeing of its citizens as opposed to
Eight experts on the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence in government and the public sector September 3, 2019 By Stephen Easton Communications & Technology The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner has published a book on the profound social, technological, and ethical issues that are rearing their heads with
Premium Insights and analysis Accountability in the age of the artificial: seven ways data analytics undermines it, and 10 ways to maintain it August 28, 2019 By Fiona McLeod Features Are big data and artificial intelligence the enemies of the people, the ultimate tools of the oligarch, or the vital tools needed to eliminate bias,
Premium Insights and analysis Accountability in the age of the artificial: how can we make sure AI is our saviour, and not the enemy of the people? August 28, 2019 By Fiona McLeod Features Are big data and artificial intelligence the enemies of the people, the ultimate tools of the oligarch, or the vital tools needed to eliminate bias,
Defence experts discuss ethical AI, while NSW wants to ensure AI in government places customers at the centre August 14, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Experts from across the globe have gathered in Canberra to explore the ethics of artificial intelligence in a range of defence contexts, including weapons systems,
CSIRO begins global search for new Data61 chief, Adrian Turner calls time August 6, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal The CSIRO is on the hunt for a technologist to replace Data61 chief executive Adrian Turner, who will leave the role on September 12. According
Statistics New Zealand calls in experts to advise all public servants on data ethics July 31, 2019 By Stephen Easton New Zealand Agencies of the New Zealand government will take advice on the ethical use of public data from a new expert panel pulled together by Stats
Premium Interviews 'Licensed to operate differently' ― How Adrian Turner achieves large-scale digital innovation with porous boundaries and multi-disciplinary teams July 20, 2019 By Stephen Easton Features Adrian Turner is the chief executive of Data61. He took on the role in 2015 after 18 years in Silicon Valley, where he was a
Agencies focus on service delivery rather than citizen experience, say consulting and software giants July 10, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Prioritising the needs of Australians and utilising digital channels can help governments adapt to changing service demands, according to a new report. Consultancy firm Deloitte
Partner Content How New Zealand’s journey with AI is informing and supporting ‘wellbeing’ July 8, 2019 By Lisa Cornish The recent release of New Zealand’s ‘wellbeing’ budget received global attention for its focus on more than just the bottom line and economic growth. While
Senior public servants to share 'f-up' stories as part of Innovation Month July 4, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal The Public Sector Innovation Network’s favourite month of the year has arrived, and the group has given itself a makeover in time for this year’s
EU agency calls for 'human-centric' AI in public service July 1, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News A group enlisted by the European Commission has claimed that utilising artificial intelligence in the public service can “empower” public servants to make better policy
Australian women recognised as AI leaders June 12, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Two Australian women have been named by IBM as global pioneers in artificial intelligence. CEO of UBank, Lee Hatton, and Chief Digital Officer at Woodside,