Government entities are adopting artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and improve service delivery. They need to effectively govern and oversee the design, implementation, and use of the technology in order to manage ethical risks and protect the function of public sector entities and the rights of Queenslanders.
In 2024, the Queensland Government published the Artificial intelligence governance policy and the Foundational artificial intelligence risk assessment framework. These aim to provide public sector entities with guidance to manage ethical risks when designing and using artificial intelligence.
Who we are auditing
- Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business
- Department of Transport and Main Roads
- Queensland Treasury, with a focus on the Queensland Revenue Office.
In this audit, we will assess whether the Queensland public sector has policies and procedures in place to effectively manage ethical risks associated with artificial intelligence systems.