Here at TeleResult, we take AI seriously, as should you. But, not just for its unprecedented potential for good. But, also for its unpredictable potential for evil.
Well, maybe evil is too strong of a word. But the unknown aspects of AI implementation need more than just acknowledgment and consideration. They need action. And early action – to minimise potential risk.
That’s why we have teamed up with our friends at CDRU, specialists in the field, to share their expertise in a Governance framework that de-risks Generative AI in the public and private sectors.
You see, CDRU have recently undertaken an audit of the Australian Government Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) updated pages on “Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector” which is a detailed and exhaustive set of recommendations on how to approach and manage risk when considering Generative AI solutions in the public sector.
The DTA document is a comprehensive review of the ‘what’; it is exhaustive in telling you what your framework should cover and the principles it should align to. However, it is silent – likely intentionally so – on How.
And that’s why we value CDRU’s input…
The DTA has no guidance on the steps and actions that a government department or private enterprise should take to ensure they are compliant with the principles. It has long bullet lists that begin with “Agencies should consider…”. Given the vast span of Federal Government and the range of Agencies that this document applies to it has to be that way, they cannot issue binding instructions.
This is the CDRU Framework that fills the gap.
CDRU have specifically crafted their 7 Pillars to be implementable. The Framework documentation covers:
- What each Pillar is
- Why it is important
- How it is implemented. It is designed to translate easily into organisational specific action plans to limit risk.
When comparing the content of the DTA “Ethical Principals” and the CDRU “Governance Pillars” there is a solid alignment and – reassuringly – no gaps.
These concepts are baked into the CDRU framework but are more distributed, spanning four of the Pillars. The counter is also true – we place a heavy emphasis on consistency, this is not explicit as a Principal for the DTA but the concept cuts through four of their sectors. Taken as a whole, there is enough overlap and consistency in the approaches so that the implementation of the Framework would meet and satisfy the DTA guidelines.
CDRU’s work and the DTA’s may differ in tone and structure but align very well on principles – see below:
Get involved
CDRU want to further road test this framework and are keen to share and discuss with other industry leaders, including a round-table discussion coming later this year.
If you would like to attend the round-table, discuss your AI Risk approach – or Governance in general – or just pick our brains please reach out to Andrew and the Transitions & Transformations team at CDRU on amcdonagh@CDRU.com.au. Or drop us a note here at TeleResult, and we’ll put you in touch.
