AQW 42969/22-27 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any steps their office is taking to ensure effective coordination of artificial intelligence policy and implementation across Departments.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 23 March 2026

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Tabled
23 March 2026
Answer due by
9 April 2026
Answered
6 May 202644 days after tabling
Department
The Executive Office
Priority question
No

Answer

Since its establishment, the Office of AI and Digital has led the development of a draft Artificial Intelligence Strategy to guide the responsible, ethical and transparent adoption of AI across the public sector. The Office has coordinated structured input from all nine government Departments, alongside engagement with industry and academia to ensure the proposed approach reflects operational need, technical standards and public trust considerations.

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