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Public servants take future of AI into their own hands
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The Mandarin
Savvy public servants are using their own AI tools of choice to combat government’s sluggish uptake of the technology.
Public servants take future of AI into their own handsAI-savvy Australian public servants are turning to unauthorised tools in their work as their employers take a cautious approach to the uptake of AI.
The Mandarin/Liquid “Let’s get real about AI” survey found 84% of public servants were ready to use AI in their work, but a similar number felt unsupported by their employer.
Similar findings were reported in a survey of Commonwealth public servants conducted by the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU).
“It’s really a challenge for public sector organisations.”An alternative approachNot all jurisdictions, however, are proceeding with a top-down approach.