To consider approval on the proposed Artificial Intelligence Policy.

That the Artificial Intelligence Policy at Appendix A to the report presented be approved.

A report was presented to seek Executive Board approval on the proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy.

During his introduction of the report, the Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, Leisure and Culture, and Carbon Reduction highlighted that AI was the development of ICT systems that could perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.  As a Council, it was important to have a policy in place to set out the governance surrounding the use of AI, given that it was becoming prevalent as part of software products.  Whilst AI would have benefits to the Council, like all technology, it also presented risk. 

The Partnership policy at Appendix A provided a framework for how the Council would use AI and establish clear accountability mechanisms for managing associated risk.   The Policy also explained what AI was and the various types of AI.

In response, the Leader of the Council welcomed the policy and highlighted that it was an area that all councils were having to understand and progress and that it was right to have a policy in place that covered all three councils across the Partnership.

RESOLVED

That the Artificial Intelligence Policy at Appendix A be approved.

Reason

To ensure a robust Artificial Intelligence policy is in place for East Lindsey District Council.

Other Option

None.