AQW 42970/22-27

Ms Paula Bradshaw
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 23/03/2026
Answered On Date: 24/04/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any governance, transparency and ethical oversight arrangements currently in place to support the responsible use of artificial intelligence across the Civil Service.

Answer:

Governance, transparency and ethical oversight for the use of artificial intelligence across the Civil Service are being taken forward through the development of a dedicated governance pillar within the emerging Artificial Intelligence Strategy, focused on ensuring AI is deployed responsibly, transparently and in the public interest.