SEASON 3 EPISODE 2 AI Fluency and Ethics: Setting the Foundation for a Data-Enabled Government Hosted by ⁠⁠Rhetta Chappell⁠⁠ Conversation with ⁠⁠⁠Nathan Bines

What are the current levels of data and AI fluency across the public sector and what does good AI alignment look like?

In this episode, we are honoured to host the head of Queensland Government's Data and Artificial Intelligence Unit, Nathan Bines. Our guest oversees the state's budget allocation for data and AI initiatives, leading policy and legislative reviews focused on the safe and ethical application of AI technologies. Nathan's team plays a key role in shaping the Queensland's digital economy strategy and have been instrumental in developing generative AI tools for government employees. Join us as we discuss the integration of data and AI in government operations as well as the importance of data literacy for all employees. This insightful conversation also covers overcoming AI skepticism through experience and exposure, the ethical challenges of AI alignment, and the impact of developers' biases on AI tools. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how data and AI are reshaping government operations and the importance of informed, ethical leadership in navigating this digital evolution.

If you have any questions or comments, you can reach us on Twitter at @G_RIDL or by email at ridl@griffith.edu.au. Griffith University and the Relational Insights Data Lab (RIDL) are dedicated to building and supporting thriving communities. We believe that the right data, in the hands of the right people, can change lives for the better. We are committed to collaborating and co-designing solutions which address long standing, complex socio-economic problems. If you or your organisation would like to collaborate or learn more about the important work we do, please get in touch. We'd love to hear why data matters to you.

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Show Notes:

Queensland's Digital Economy Strategy | Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works (chde.qld.gov.au)
Safe and responsible AI in Australia discussion paper | Department of Industry (consult.industry.gov.au)
Use of generative AI in Queensland Government | For government | Queensland Government
The Alignment Problem | Brian Christian
President Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence | The White House
RIDL's work with mobility data - DSpark:

Public Policy and Data for the Common Good

Show Me the DataBy Relational Insights Data Lab (RIDL) at Griffith UniversityAug 18, 2021