Access to good–quality data was identified as a barrier to implementing AI by 62% of the 87 government bodies responding to the NAO’s survey.16 We received written evidence expressing a range of views on this topic, illustrating the complexity of the issue and the challenge government has in getting it right. For example, the Reform Think Tank raised concerns about a risk averse attitude to data sharing in government which it felt must change if government is to realise the benefits of AI.17 ...

Access to good–quality data was identified as a barrier to implementing AI by 62% of the 87 government bodies responding to the NAO’s survey.16 We received written evidence expressing a range of views on this topic, illustrating the complexity of the issue and the challenge government has in getting it right. For example, the Reform Think Tank raised concerns about a risk averse attitude to data sharing in government which it felt must change if government is to realise the benefits of AI.17 SAS Institute also highlighted low levels of data sharing between the public and private sectors as a missed opportunity for innovation.18 However, we al Type: conclusion | Number: 9 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: October 2025 1.8 DSIT will set out details of its programme of work to address barriers to data sharing in the upcoming Government Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadm