Northern Ireland's draft AI strategy calls for guardrails, public services adoption
( August 13, 2026, 12:56 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Northern Ireland’s government is seeking public views on a draft AI strategy that calls for eight principles to guide public-sector AI, human oversight, a cross-sector AI governance board and inventories of AI projects. It also promotes AI use to automate routine administrative work and improve public services. Northern Ireland is part of the UK but has its own devolved government, which is developing the draft strategy through its Executive Office. The consultation is open until Oct. 7.Statement follows. Consultation document attached....
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