Artificial Intelligence for Business & Public Governance

Peru's new framework for public-sector Artificial Intelligence Officers raises a practical question for every administration adopting AI: who has the authority, knowledge and resources to keep its use accountable? The answer depends on how responsibility is organised throughout a service, from procurement to everyday decisions From a national announcement to an institutional question An AI...

Throughout history, public institutions have periodically faced moments of profound transformation. These moments are rarely defined by the appearance of a single technology or a single policy reform. Rather, they emerge when broader changes in society, economics, technology, and culture begin to alter the environment in which governments operate. At such moments, institutions are often...

When most people hear discussions about artificial intelligence in government, their attention is often drawn toward the most visible aspects of public administration. They imagine AI supporting policymaking, helping leaders make strategic decisions, improving citizen services, or assisting governments in addressing major societal challenges. These are certainly important areas of transformation, but they represent only...

If we examine the long history of public administration, one of the most striking observations is that governments have continuously evolved in response to the growing complexity of the societies they serve. As populations expanded, economies became more sophisticated, technologies advanced, and social expectations increased, public institutions were forced to develop new structures, processes, and...

When discussions about artificial intelligence first entered the public sphere, much of the attention focused on the technology itself. Conversations revolved around algorithms, computing power, machine learning models, automation, and the remarkable ability of new systems to perform tasks that previously required human effort. While these discussions remain important, they often obscure a more fundamental...

If we were to identify one of the most important transformations taking place across governments and public institutions around the world today, it would be the growing recognition that data has become one of the most valuable resources available to modern societies. For centuries, governments have relied on information to understand populations, collect taxes, administer...

If there is one activity that lies at the very heart of government, it is decision-making. Every public institution, regardless of its size, mandate, or level of authority, exists in part to make decisions. Some of these decisions are relatively routine and operational, involving the allocation of resources, the management of personnel, or the administration...