Building public trust in any new uses of AI technology is crucial
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Building public trust in any new uses of AI technology is crucial
There is a real risk that AI technology becomes something done to people, rather than with them, particularly for communities affected by digital exclusion, argues Jon Rowney.
By
Jon Rowney
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06 May 2026
Barely a day goes by without new headlines about the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence (AI).
As it evolves ever faster, there is a risk that the debate centres on the technology, rather than what it means for public institutions and the relationship with the citizens they serve.