For the government, AI offers an opportunity to empower civil servants to focus on what matters most: better decisions, improved outcomes, and genuine public trust. Responsible AI leadership isn’t about coding; it’s about courage, accountability, and values. Public servants and elected officials must take responsibility for outcomes and communicate openly about how AI informs decisions. The moment for responsible AI leadership is now. The question isn’t whether AI can serve the public - it’s whether our leaders can serve with the integrity that makes AI worthy of public trust.

Source: Irish Examiner December 30, 2025 03:06 UTC