Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 15
15
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Develop an ethical AI framework for employment support in collaboration with the sector.
Conclusion
DWP should work with the employment support sector to develop a framework for the ethical use of AI in employment support. (Recommendation, Paragraph 78) ‘Good jobs’ not ‘any jobs’
Government response summary AI-generated
The government acknowledged the value of the voluntary sector and stated it is actively collaborating with its representatives, and it is developing a mapping tool to audit and understand outreach partnership activity across its Jobcentre network, but it did not address the recommendation to develop an ethical framework for AI in employment support.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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Do not accept We agree that AI adoption needs to be done responsibly. DWP is continuing to develop its Responsible AI Framework for AI use within the department, as well as aligning with other frameworks being developed across government. At this time, the evidence does not indicate AI risks that are specific to the employment support sector, and which necessitate a bespoke AI framework for this sector. We will continue to review this over time as adoption of the technology becomes more mature.
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