Governing Ethical AI Transformation: A Case Study of AuroraAI.

Area of Science:

• Public Administration
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
• Societal Impact of Technology

Background:

• The sustainable development of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector necessitates multi-stakeholder dialogue.
• Ensuring AI benefits society requires careful consideration of ethical issues and public involvement in governance.
• Existing governance frameworks may not adequately address the complexities of AI in public services.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore ethical and responsible AI use in the public sector for societal benefit.
• To examine government approaches for steering AI development and deployment.
• To investigate the role of public deliberation in AI governance for sustainable societies.

Main Methods:

• Case study analysis of the co-development of Finland's national AI program, AuroraAI.
• Examination of ethical issues and public engagement strategies within AI governance.
• Review of the AuroraAI Ethics Board's deliberations on AI solution options.

Main Results:

• The AuroraAI case highlights challenges in developing and deploying AI for public administration.
• Multi-stakeholder dialogue is crucial for addressing ethical considerations in public sector AI.
• An ethics board can facilitate deliberation towards sustainable and inclusive AI societal integration.

Conclusions:

• Ethical and responsible AI deployment in the public sector demands inclusive dialogue and robust governance.
• The Finnish AuroraAI program offers insights into co-developing AI for citizen-centric public services.
• Continued efforts are needed to foster a sustainable and democratic AI society through public administration.