How We Can Use AI To Redesign Government From The Inside Out

Trust in public institutions is under pressure. Governments are being asked to respond to increasingly complex challenges, deliver better services, and meet rising community expectations, all while navigating rapid technological change.

Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of efficiency, productivity and automation. But what if its greatest potential lies elsewhere?

Beth Simone Noveck believes AI presents a rare opportunity to rethink how government works. A globally recognised leader in democratic innovation and public sector reform, Beth has spent decades helping governments solve complex problems, strengthen public trust, and deliver better outcomes for the communities they serve.

In her new book, Reboot: AI and the Race to Save Democracy, Beth argues that AI has the potential to help build institutions that listen more closely, decide more wisely and act more effectively. The challenge is ensuring these technologies strengthen democratic governance rather than simply concentrating power.

At this special event, Beth explored what the rise of AI means for the future of government. Drawing on her experience advising leaders at the White House, 10 Downing Street and the German Chancellery, Beth shared insights into how governments can harness AI to improve decision-making, tackle public challenges and build institutions that are fit for the future.

The conversation explored the opportunities and risks of governing with AI, the role of public servants in shaping that future, and what it will take to ensure technology enhances, rather than undermines, public trust.

This was more than a conversation about artificial intelligence. It was a conversation about the future of government.