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Dispelling Myths About Artificial Intelligence for Government Service Delivery

The Center for Democracy and Technology's brief clarifies misconceptions about artificial intelligence (AI) in government services, emphasizing the need for precise definitions, awareness of AI's limitations, recognition of inherent biases, and acknowledgment of the significant resources required for effective implementation.

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Authored by Michael Yang, the brief addresses common myths surrounding AI in the public sector:

Lack of a Unified Definition: The term “AI” is often used ambiguously, encompassing various technologies from simple data sharing to complex machine learning, leading to potential miscommunication among stakeholders.

Varied Technological Progress: Advancements in AI are uneven across different domains; while deep learning has excelled in areas like image and speech recognition, predicting human behavior remains challenging.

Bias and Fairness Concerns: AI systems are not inherently objective; they can perpetuate existing biases present in their training data, necessitating careful consideration in their deployment.

Resource Intensiveness: Implementing AI solutions demands substantial investments in technical expertise, data management, and ongoing oversight to ensure accuracy and fairness.

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