Artificial Intelligence in Government

• Published in: Computer (Long Beach, Calif.) Vol. 53; no. 10; pp. 23 - 27
• Main Authors: Jimenez-Gomez, Carlos E., Cano-Carrillo, Jesus, Falcone Lanas, Francisco
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01.10.2020; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Artificial intelligence; Government; Information technology; Interoperability; Law; Public policy; Special issues and sections
• ISSN: 0018-9162; 1558-0814
• DOI: 10.1109/MC.2020.3010043

The articles in this special section focus on government applications that use artificial intelligence (AI). The repercussions of artificial intelligence (AI) in government are broad and significant. The characteristics of these technologies will have an impact on almost everything in public organizations, from governance or the multidimensional perspective of interoperability, to the organizational or social implications linked to concepts like public value, transparency, or accountability. This special issue seeks to shed light on foundations and key elements to be taken into account for AI adoption by public organizations. Governments are the primary enablers of technology and market stimulators and regulators of general activities in our society. Governments have always sought the common good and, therefore, the advancement of public and collective interests. This is key to understanding, as a first step, why the principles of public-sector organizations do not always match those of the private sector. Public and private perspectives are very different, whether they be management, strategy, or policy.