Can AI use be responsible in the government?

A former Chief Human Resource Officer explains the 'prudent path forward' when it comes to using AI in the federal government.

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Dear Public Service Confidential,

As a public servant, I increasingly see the potential of artificial intelligence tools to improve efficiency in our day-to-day work — whether by generating concise summaries of lengthy documents, or by helping us make sense of complex information more quickly. At the same time, I am acutely aware of the risks , particularly when it comes to handling sensitive or protected documents, where inadvertent disclosure or reliance on non-secure platforms could undermine the very principles of confidentiality and trust that underpin our work.

Given this tension, I find myself wondering: what guidance can public servant