A week after the announcement of investment plans in artificial intelligence, the Great Britain government has revealed the details of how these changes will be implemented in the public sector. Key initiatives include the introduction of AISSISTRI to accelerate the work of public services, agreements on joint data sharing between departments, and the launch of tools called Humphrey.
The authorities will officially present these plans at a press conference on January 21, 2025, led by representatives of the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) along with the ministries of labor and pensions, as well as health and social protection.
Currently, the projects are in their early stages. For example, the initiative to introduce AI into the healthcare system is still at the planning stage. The projects also involve access to GITHUB repositories where ongoing developments can be viewed.
The exact scale of the work on these projects remains unclear, including the number of specialists involved and the use of third-party tools. The DSIT representatives highlight that the annual costs of technology in the country amount to 23 billion pounds ($28.2 billion), and the focus is on more efficient use of funds.
A new team has been established in DSIT to oversee the projects, with a focus on three main directions: optimizing the work of civil servants, accelerating services for citizens, and strengthening cooperation between departments. Humphrey tools will facilitate analysis of mass reviews, parliamentary discussions, meeting recordings, briefings, and legal information searches.
However, government plans have raised concerns. Joint data sharing could lead to information leaks without proper protection measures. There are also doubts about the trustworthiness of AI-generated results and the feasibility of interagency cooperation. The success of the project will rely on available resources, financial support, and effective coordination.