A Model for Responsible Governance of human-centric AI in the Public Sector
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https://doi.org/10.61007/QdC.2025.1.288Keywords:
governance, responsibility, trustworthiness, framework, public sector, human-centricAbstract
Responsible AI Governance in the Public Sector is no longer an option due to the numerous ethical issues that have emerged in recent years with the adoption of AI-based services in the Public Sector. Given the numerous challenges AI poses, it is essential to incorporate human- centric and social perspectives. This study discusses a framework model for defining the roles, responsibilities, and skills of all the stakeholders involved in the processes of AI development, deployment, and assessment.
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