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A simple, 6-minute assessment with individualised feedback and resources to help every public servant check their AI readiness. All responses are completely anonymous.

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Section 1: Building the AI-ready workforce

My organisation has a strategy in place to recruit or train technical AI expertise.

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Complete the five questions below, answering Yes or No.

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The first section looks at how your organisation is developing the skills and experience it needs to work with AI. There are five questions, which you just need to answer ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to the best of your knowledge.

My organisation provides access to basic AI training (or intends to) for a wide range of staff.

Complete Section 1

My organisation allows individuals and teams to experiment with generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, CoPilot or Gemini.

My organisation has issued clear guidance to govern how individuals use generative AI tools.

My organisation has assessed how AI automation could affect people’s jobs.

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Implementer

You support the design and implementation of AI technology into your organisation’s policies, processes and services. This does not include specialist engineers.

Select the profile which best describes how you will engage with AI in government.

Leader

Choose your AI pathway.

You interact with or use AI in your daily work but you don’t have any direct influence on how it's deployed by your organisation.

User

You’re responsible for setting strategic AI goals, ensuring oversight and mobilising resources to enable AI development.

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Your AI capabilities as a leader are closely linked to your organisation’s overall AI development. This assessment is designed to evaluate your organisation’s AI readiness. The feedback you’ll receive at the end will offer practical advice on where you should prioritise your leadership. There are four sections in the assessment. Each section contains five questions, you just need to choose ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to the best of your knowledge. The assessment should take around 6 minutes.

Leaders' pathway

My organisation has established processes to prepare data for use in AI systems.

Next we’re looking at how your organisation’s strategic approach to integrating AI into your operations and decision-making, considering issues like procurement and data management. Same five question format as last time.

My organisation has developed a plan to procure AI systems.

Section 2: Using AI in operations and decision-making

Complete Section 2

My organisation has a framework for prioritising investment in potential AI use cases.

My organisation has consulted a range of stakeholders, including employees and end-users, about opportunity areas for AI use.

My organisation has conducted detailed analysis to assess the value for money from potential AI projects.

My organisation is committed to considering the environmental impact associated with any AI adoption plans.

My organisation has policies in place to manage the protection of data.

My organisation has policies in place to assess and mitigate the risk of discriminatory outcomes from AI uses.

My organisation has safeguards in place to ensure that human decision-makers can intervene to override AI systems.

My organisation has policies in place to track and clearly explain all algorithmic tools we use.

You’re halfway through the assessment. The penultimate section focuses on important ethical considerations government organisations need to make as they start using AI.

Complete Section 3

Section 3: Using AI ethically

My organisation has close links with academia, private industry, civil society and other government agencies to understand diverse perspectives on AI and monitor important technological trends.

My organisation has run AI pilots or plans to run them in the next 12 months.

The final five questions address how your organisation is positioning itself to advance government innovation with AI, considering issues like cross-sector collaboration and running pilots.

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Section 4: Innovating with AI

My organisation has an ongoing strategy to ensure it has a modern digital infrastructure to support AI adoption.

My organisation has a strategy in place to evaluate and scale up successful AI experiments.

My organisation has produced an AI adoption strategy.

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Section 2 Your score: 0 You’ve done the essential groundwork.  AI is still a very new technology for government. There’s a lot of experimentation and learning to be done to discover what works. Some of the best insights about opportunities for efficiency and improvement will come from your colleagues who know the organisation best. Consulting them is a great first step.  Where to build As these opportunities emerge, the hard part will be prioritising where to experiment and invest. Focus on: Aligning AI investment with your overarching organisational or policy strategy.    Developing your procurement strategy: are you going to build or buy? Each comes with a host of strategic considerations.

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3. Using AI ethically

2. Using AI operations and decision making

1. Building the AI ready workforce

Section 1 Your score: 0 You’ve got a strong foundation:  You’re leading the way by developing your team’s understanding of AI, which is a great foundation for creating teams that use the technology with a critical mindset.  Where to focus your learning As an AI Leader, you can lead your team from understanding AI to being more confident and capable with AI.  That can only come through exposure and practice. In the short-to-medium term, focus on:  Talking more openly about AI experimentation;   Developing and disseminating practical guidance to promote safe experimentation.

1. Building the AI ready workforce

2. Using AI operations and decision making

3. Using AI ethically

4. Innovating with AI

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Section 2: Using AI in operations and decision-making

Section 3: Using AI ethically

Section 4: Innovating with AI

My organisation has a digital/ICT team that is developing its AI awareness.

My organisation has developed role-specific guidance for how individuals can use AI (e.g. HR, procurement, Communications).

My organisation provides access to free AI training for all staff.

My organisation allows individuals and teams to experiment with generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, CoPilot or Gemini.

My organisation has a strategy in place to enhance our digital and data maturity.

My organisation has access to impartial expertise on how to procure AI capabilities.

My organisation has processes in place to share learnings from individuals and teams about how AI can be used in thier roles.

My organisation has reliable funding to invest in our digital transformation over the next 3 years.

My organisation provides staff with access to generative AI tools like ChatGPT or Microsoft CoPilot through enterprise agreements.

My organisation has reliable funding to invest in our digital transformation over the next 3 years.

My organisation has policies in place to ensure that usage of AI tools is transparent.

My organisation has policies in place to track and clearly explain all algorithmic tools we use in operations and services.

My organisation has policies in place to conduct algorithmic impact assessments.

My organisation has policies in place to govern the use of automated decision-making systems.

As an AI Implementer, you have a unique role in shaping the way government uses artificial intelligence. Working with technical specialists, Implementers make highly practical decisions about how AI solutions are designed, making sure they are operationally effective while also aligning with policy and ethical standards. This assessment is designed to evaluate your individual ability to use AI tools as well as how to apply the technology into government operations and services. The feedback you’ll receive at the end will offer practical advice on where you should prioritise your development. There are four sections in the assessment. Each section contains five questions, you just need to choose ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to the best of your knowledge. The assessment should take around 6 minutes.

Implementers' pathway

Section 1: Working with AI confidently

The first section looks at how well you understand AI as a technology and your ability to use emerging AI tools safely and effectively. There are five questions, which you just need to answer ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to the best of your knowledge.

I can apply prompt engineering techniques to manage the quality of outputs from generative AI tools.

I can critically assess the capability of AI systems to replace or augment human resources for various tasks.

I can explain some key technical concepts that underpin AI as a technology, such as algorithms and machine learning.

Section 1: Working with AI confidently

I believe that AI has the potential to contribute positively to government operations and services.

I experiment with generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, CoPilot or Gemini in a professional or personal capacity.

Section 1: Working with AI confidently

I can explore diverse stakeholder perspectives, including users, to identify opportunities for potential AI projects.

I can outline quality and performance metrics to evaluate the impact of AI projects.

Section 2: Deploying AI in government

I can explain the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to procuring AI capability (e.g. 'Off-the-shelf' or building internal systems).

I can assess the availability and quality of data sets to support potential AI projects.

Next we’re looking at your ability to help your organisation use a strategic approach to integrating AI into operations and decision-making. Same five question format as last time.

I can define policy, operational or decision-making problems to inform an evaluation of the appropriate digital solution.

I can outline quality and performance metrics to evaluate the impact of AI projects.

I can explain the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to procuring AI capability (e.g. 'Off-the-shelf' or building internal systems).

Section 2: Deploying AI in government

Section 3: Deploying AI ethically

You’re halfway through the assessment. The penultimate section focuses on how you manage ethical considerations for using AI in government.

I can inform a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders about AI’s use in government to promote collaboration and trust.

I am familiar with at least one ethical framework to govern AI use (e.g. FASTER or SSAFE-D principles).

Section 3: Deploying AI ethically

I can develop systems and processes that promote human oversight and accountability throughout the lifecycle of an AI project.

I can assess the risks for biased, discriminatory or harmful outcomes from potential AI projects.

I can articulate some core principles for good data stewardship in government.

I can inform a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders about AI’s use in government to promote collaboration and trust.

Section 3: Deploying AI ethically

I recognise there are diverse social and cultural perspectives on the use of data and AI technology in government.

Section 4: Advancing AI innovation

I am contributing to the design, delivery and/or evaluation of AI projects within my organisation.

I have prepared a personalised learning plan to build my AI competencies.

Section 4: Advancing AI innovation

I am collaborating with colleagues across a range of roles to explore potential AI projects in our organisation.

The final five questions address how you’re preparing to help your organisation stay-up-to-date with AI innovations, considering issues like your individual learning and running pilots.

I am actively following developments in AI, including public sector adoption, academic research and new products in the market to understand how they could affect my field of work.

Section 4: Advancing AI innovation

As an AI user, your ability to harness this powerful technology will have a big impact on how well your government is able to embed it into operations and services. Whether it's speeding up daily tasks like writing and research or overseeing automated processes, you’ll need to have a good grasp of what AI is, how it works and what it can (and can’t) do. This assessment is designed to evaluate your knowledge, skills and readiness to use AI in government. The feedback you’ll receive at the end will offer practical advice on where you should prioritise your personal development. There are four sections in the assessment. Each section contains five questions, you just need to choose ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to the best of your knowledge. The assessment should take around 6 minutes.

Users' pathway

I can critically evaluate the capabilities of AI to replace or support human skills and judgement.

I believe that AI has the potential to contribute positively to my work as a public servant.

I can adapt to use new digital tools and applications to complete my work (supported by adequate training).

Section 1: AI Confidence

I recognise how AI can be used as a tool to support the administration of government operations and delivery of public services.

I can explain some of the key technical concepts that underpin AI as a technology, such as algorithms and machine learning.

Section 1: AI Confidence

Section 2: Using AI in your daily work

I use generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, CoPilot or Gemini, in my professional work or a personal capacity.

I follow available ethical and security guidance when using generative AI tools.

Next we’re looking at your ability to use AI confidently to help with daily tasks and your awareness of its potential applications in government. Same five question format as last time.

I critically evaluate the quality of outputs produced by generative AI tools when I use it in my work.

Section 2: Using AI in your daily work

I can identify which types of tasks in my regular work are more or less suitable to complete using generative AI tools.

Section 2: Using AI in your daily work

I am aware of relevant legislation and guidance governing the protection and processing of data in my organisation.

Section 3: Using AI ethically

I can use prompt engineering techniques to reduce the risk of biased, harmful or inaccurate outputs from generative AI tools.

I apply measures to take accountability for AI use in my work, such as checking that outputs are factual, non-harmful or do not violate guidelines or policies.

You’re halfway through the assessment. The penultimate section focuses on your approach to using AI ethically in government.

I understand how AI systems can produce risks for bias and discrimination when used in government operations.

I can critically evaluate the quality of data used to power AI systems.

I can use prompt engineering techniques to reduce the risk of biased, harmful or inaccurate outputs from generative AI tools.

I understand how government organisations can use the data they hold to develop more innovative uses of AI.

Section 4: Innovating with AI

I am collaborating with colleagues through cross-functional teams to promote AI projects that meet user needs and are aligned with our organisation's goals.

Section 4: Innovating with AI

The final five questions address how you’re navigating and preparing for the changes that AI might bring to government and the world of work.

I am exploring diverse stakeholder perspectives on the use of AI in government to foster trust and mutual understanding.

I am continuously learning about AI developments in my area of government, including through peer-to-peer networks.

I am contributing to AI innovation in my team or organisation by experimenting with AI tools available at work and sharing my learnings with others, strictly in line with policies and guidance for permitted use.

I am contributing to AI innovation in my team or organisation by experimenting with AI tools available at work and sharing my learnings with others.

I am exploring diverse stakeholder perspectives on the use of AI in government to foster trust and mutual understanding.

My organisation has close links with academia, private industry, civic society, and other government agencies to monitor key trends in AI development.

My organisation has leaders who have shown awareness of AI and its potential impact on our work.

My organisation has a strategy in place to scale-up successful AI experiments.

My organisation has a strategy in place to develop AI use cases.