The Observatory of Public Sector Innovation has launched its AI primer: Hello, World: Artificial Intelligence and its Use in the Public Sector. “Hello, World!” is often the very first computer program written by someone learning how to code, and the objective is to help public officials take their first steps in exploring AI.

The primer is the result of 10 months of research and analysis focused specifically on the use and implications of AI in government. It has benefited from the input of dozens of experts and stakeholders, including through a seven-week public consultation, which received about 1,500 comments from over 75 individuals or organisations, including governments, academics, AI experts, businesses, and civil society organisations.

Read more on the blog post by Jamie Berryhill, Kévin Kok Heang, Rob Clogher and Keegan McBride