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Join AI Engineering Lab and  help shape the future of digital government 

Posted by: Engineering Excellence Team, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), GDS, Posted on: 12 January 2026 - Categories: AI
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By joining the AI Engineering Lab project, you can help shape the future of AI adoption in software engineering across government.

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Driving innovation through the Civil Service AI & Data Challenge – enter now

Posted by: Rachael Richards, Data Community Lead, GDS, Posted on: 17 October 2025 - Categories: AI, Data, Government Digital and Data
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Meet two previous winners of Civil Service AI & Data Challenge and hear about their experiences. The competition is open now for entries, and closes on 5 November. Apply here: datachallenge.uk

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Turning research into action at the AI in Government and Academia Summit

Posted by: Tommaso Spinelli, Senior Artificial Intelligence Change Manager, GDS, Posted on: 3 October 2025 - Categories: AI, Government Digital and Data
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Exploring how cutting edge academic research can shape AI adoption in government at the 2025 AI in Government and Academia Summit.

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