Developing the first set of government guidelines & training in how to buy artificial intelligence
3-month project
Snapshot
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Clear, actionable guidance on a complex subject
Working with specialists to define a set of guidelines on procuring and building AI-enabled solutions. Being careful to balance the positives with caution.
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Engaging online training to bring 'boring' topics to life
Working with a learning provider to turn the guidance into an engaging 1.5 to 2 hour training module with animated elements, quizzes and a game.
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Contributing to discussions across government and NATO
Both outputs were shared with central government colleagues who drew on the content to develop their AI playbook Also sharing with NATO to maximise the value of the work.
Empowering teams to embrace the future
The government has instructed departments including the MoD to harness artificial intelligence technologies to make government more efficient. However, the lack of regulations around AI means buying these technologies carries an enhanced risk. I was briefed to work with AI, data, policy, commercial and legal specialists across the MoD to develop the government’s first ever set of guidelines and online training in how to buy artificial intelligence.
Drawing on my own experience and research into AI, I created draft guidelines and then coordinated 12 subject specialists to help shape and refine the content. I focussed on making the guide highly practical with clear illustrative examples of complex concepts and actions so readers understood exactly what to do. I also worked with an external training provider to develop a 1.5 long training module covering key questions including bias, copyright law, model development and government policy. Time to deliver both outputs was 3 months.
