Addendum on AI and Digital Government - A.1 Introduction Addendum

This shift is not without A.2 AI in the public sector: opportunities risks, however; the lack of careful scrutiny of AI advances during the and challenges 160 past decade and the limited understanding of the nature and extent A.2.1 Opportunities 160 of their consequences have raised red flags in many countries, leading to what is sometimes referred to as the “AI regulation race”. [...] foundations for the advancement of AI This addendum to the 2024 E-Government Survey focuses on the technologies 169 integration of AI in the public domain and digital government. [...] The publication further emphasizes the need for careful monitoring and evaluation of AI technologies to avoid disproportionate impacts on specific groups.11 Moreover, the growing influence of AI technologies in the labor market signals a profound transformation and the potential risk of job displacement across various sectors. [...] Through these resolutions, the United Nations affirms that the ultimate objective of AI is to enhance human welfare and achieve sustainable development, consistent with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. [...] A.5.2 Laying the appropriate foundations for the advancement of AI technologies Key recommendation: The advancement of AI requires a balanced approach that includes regulation, investment in strengthening AI capacity and literacy, and the creation of supportive infrastructures.