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As AI continues to play a central role in the UK Government's agenda for economic growth and improved public services, it is crucial to address both the opportunities and the practical challenges of AI implementation in government.

Blueprint for Modern Digital Government Comes Alive at GDS Local Government Innovation Hackathon in Leeds

Attendees of the Local Government Innovation Hackathon.

Over 150 innovators from across local and central government came together to reimagine the planning system at the GDS Local Government Innovation Hackathon. 15 teams tackled real planning challenges with digital tools and AI – bringing the Blueprint for a Modern Digital Government to life.

Introduction to User Research – now available on FutureLearn

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Our new, free to access Introduction to User Research course is now available on FutureLearn! Read on to find out how you can join.

Community Connect - creating data community cohesion

Read about Community Connect, the first in person cross-government data community meet-up. The event, which followed on from the success of DataConnect, celebrated the power of communities to work together, and contribute to the data sharing priorities for government. Take a look at the key from individual data community meetings, and sign-up to upcoming community events.

Read about Community Connect, the first in person cross-government data community meet-up. The event, which followed on from the success of DataConnect, celebrated the power of communities to work together, and contribute to the data sharing priorities for government. Take a look at the key from individual data community meetings, and sign-up to upcoming community events.

Developing frameworks and tools to support responsible data and AI use across the public sector

The UK government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan highlights the need for safe and responsible AI adoption to drive innovation and improve public services.

The GDS Data Ethics team share their work and progress to date about the Data Ethics Framework - why it is important, how it is used and how teams can get involved.

Government Digital and Data in review: Top reads of 2024

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back on the stories that have resonated most with our Government Digital and Data community.

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back on the stories that have resonated most with our Government Digital and Data community. From groundbreaking AI advancements to best practices in digital transformation, these articles have sparked discussions, inspired innovation, and provided valuable insights across the public sector.

Making leadership more visible: Senior Civil Service roles are now on the Digital and Data Capability Framework

For the first time, we are expanding the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework to include Senior Civil Service (SCS) roles. This expansion increases visibility of executive leadership and establishes clearer career pathways to a senior role in government.

Last month we updated the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework to include Senior Civil Service (SCS) roles.

TechTrack: Transforming lives through apprenticeships 

If you are interested in a career in tech or upskilling your existing digital experience, these apprenticeships are an exciting opportunity to get involved in important projects that have a real impact on real people in society; helping to improve our public services and ensuring that AI works to all our benefit and making a difference to people’s lives across the UK.

The TechTrack Apprenticeship programme was launched at the end of July. Find out more about this important initiative and how these apprenticeships can assist the ambition for a modern digital government.