Government Expands Position on Use of Generative AI
Civil servants will have more freedom to use generative AI in their daily work practice. A new position paper sets out the broadened ground rules for the use of AI.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Digitalisation significantly impacts how we live, reside, and work, altering society profoundly. The influence of digitalisation is evident everywhere: from the internet, smartphones, apps, and online platforms, which have become integral to our daily lives. Emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) will only magnify this impact.
Daily life
AI has long been a part of our daily lives, often without us realising. Consider intelligent search engines that swiftly provide accurate information, or programs that translate text. Algorithms that suggest products tailored to our needs are also examples of AI.
Significant potential
AI has applications in nearly all domains and sectors, thus its societal and economic potential is vast. Developments are already progressing rapidly. For instance, image recognition applications assist doctors in diagnosing certain types of cancer. AI is increasingly used to enhance planning in logistics, improve public space maintenance, and manage traffic more effectively. AI also plays a significant role in developing autonomous vehicles.
AI application principles
The principle is that Dutch society will optimally utilise AI, but in a manner that prioritises and safeguards public values and human rights such as non-discrimination, privacy, and autonomy. Even in this era where intelligent computer systems can rapidly process vast amounts of data, crucial human rights must remain guaranteed. The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) promotes the responsible use of AI both within and outside government.
Work Agenda goals
The Values-Driven Digitalisation Work Agenda focuses heavily on AI and its human-centred development and deployment. It is important to the Ministry of BZK that:
- Society understands the standards applicable to algorithms and AI.
- The government sets a good example by experimenting with value-driven AI applications that support societal challenges.
- The government ensures responsible and transparent use of data and algorithms.
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Emerging technologies such as generative AI magnifies the impact of digitalisation. For the Dutch society, the principle is to optimally use AI to prioritise and safeguards public values and human rights.
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