This blog builds on the recent Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS) publication for Succession Select - an innovative AI recruitment tool developed by the Government Digital Service for HR professionals to select Senior Civil Servants. This blog delves into the need for the tool with an emphasis on trust and ethical development.
The use of the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS) became mandatory for central government in 2024. Read about how the GDS Data and AI ethics team have rolled out the mandate across government and how they have updated the ATRS to reflect learnings from this process.
Now in its fifth year, the Data Ethics and Society Reading Group is
evolving with a refined focus, deeper discussions, and a new journal
club—learn more!
On the 6 th December 2022, the Data Ethics and Society Reading Group will run its fourth event of the year, focusing on Artificial Unintelligence. Here, Harriet and Michael talk about the group.
The Central Digital and Data Office has developed the Algorithmic Transparency Standard to help public sector bodies in the UK share information on their use of algorithmic tools with the general public.
We’ve recently published an updated version of the Data Ethics Framework. In this post, you can find out what we’ve changed and how the Framework should be used in data projects
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This is a cross government blog about our work with data and the way we’re using performance analysis and data science techniques to improve service delivery and policy outcomes, and our work to find, access and use open government data.