AI for public servants: What are your responsibilities?
Understand your responsibilities when using AI as a public servant.
Catrin Shaw
9 May 2025
Illustration of two people, one with a phone and one with a laptop.
While all NSW Government public servants are responsible for contributing to the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI), there are different levels of accountability for different roles within agencies.
Accountability for the safe and responsible use of AI ultimately lies with executives within agencies, but everyone has a role to play. There are several objectives that help to establish responsible AI practices.
These include:
- fostering a responsible AI culture
- ensuring accountability and transparency
- allocating resources
- ensuring compliance and risk management
- establishing oversight mechanisms.
Read our article to find out more about public servants' role in safe and responsible AI use.
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