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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.

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By Jon Rowney | 06 May 2026
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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.

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Jon Rowney

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