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Foundations of AI Regulation in the Public Sector

  • The importance of AI policy for government operations
  • An overview of AI applications and the regulatory challenges they pose
  • The critical role of legal and compliance teams in overseeing AI

The EU AI Act and GDPR

  • Structural aspects and risk classifications defined by the EU AI Act
  • High-risk AI systems and their specific use cases in the public sector
  • Requirements for transparency, human oversight, and accountability in AI
  • Intersections with GDPR: focusing on consent, data minimization, and individual rights

The AI Regulatory Environment in North America

  • Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA)
  • The U.S. Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI (2023)
  • Sub-national regulations and sector-specific guidance (e.g., in healthcare and education)
  • The impact on federal, provincial, and municipal government entities

Ethical and Legal Risk Assessment

  • Addressing issues of bias, discrimination, and explainability
  • Legal liability arising from algorithmic decision-making processes
  • Maintaining public trust through human-in-the-loop safeguards

AI Governance Structures and Oversight Mechanisms

  • The NIST AI Risk Management Framework
  • OECD AI Principles and UNESCO guidelines
  • Formulating internal policies and establishing audit protocols

Strategies for Policy Development and Execution

  • Drafting responsible AI policies for public organizations
  • Fostering inter-departmental collaboration and aligning procurement practices
  • Implementing training programs, communication strategies, and compliance monitoring

Conclusion and Future Steps

Requirements

  • A foundational grasp of legal and compliance structures within the public sector
  • Awareness of data protection laws, such as GDPR, is advantageous
  • No technical expertise in AI is necessary

Target Audience

  • Legal counsel in governmental institutions
  • Compliance specialists and regulatory affairs staff
  • Public sector professionals engaged in AI procurement or risk assessment
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