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A heatwave of ideas: how Leeds turned warm weather into hot opportunities for AI in planning

22 May 2025

Vincen Arivannoor, Strategic Relationship Manager at Hammersmith and Fulham reflects on his experience at the MHCLG AI in Planning Hackathon.

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AI in Local Government: London’s innovative solutions and more at DigiGov Expo

23 April 2025

Piers Kelly from GovNet Technology shares AI innovations in London and beyond, including what attendees can expect at this year’s DigiGov Expo.

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Strategic Insights Tool Q&A: A tried and tested process for developing a data product

22 April 2025

Local government has begun to adopt a more ‘data-led’ approach to tackling challenges. But how do you go about effectively delivering a data product?

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New guide to procurement, implementation and ongoing use of AI-based technologies

16 April 2025

LOTI has worked with the Local Government Association, the Information Commissioner’s Office and the Equality and Human Rights Commission, to develop the resource, Responsibly buying AI: A guide for councils in England.

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Humans in the Loop: What should the role of officers be in AI-powered public services?

4 March 2025

LOTI is starting a new research project at the intersection of our AI and Data Ethics work, critically examining ‘humans-in-the-loop’.

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AI in public services: four vital steps towards public trust

20 January 2025

Ed Houghton, who led the DSIT AI assurance research at DG Cities, draws practical lessons from some of the key findings for LOTI’s network.

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Reflections from exploring the possible impact of AI on ending homelessness

21 October 2024

Jay reflects on his time exploring the opportunities and limits of AI in housing systems, in a multidisciplinary convening, drawing on expertise from global perspectives across research, government, nonprofits and tech. 

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Learnings and Reflections from GenAI Trial at Ealing Council

28 August 2024

Ada Maymó Costa from Ealing Council shares their learnings and reflections from their GenAI trial using Copilot.

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LDW DataThinks: A careful approach to public sector automation

28 August 2024

As part of LOTI’s LDW DataThinks, Anna Dent sets out the key considerations for local authorities looking to integrate automated systems and tools into their operations.

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LDW Datathinks: More than a checklist exercise: Trustworthy and Ethical Assurance

28 August 2024

As part of LOTI’s LDW DataThinks, Dr Sophie Arana, Research Application Manager, Turing Research and Innovation Cluster in Digital Twins (TRIC-DT), discusses a novel approach to building systems that are trustworthy and ethical for end users. 

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New Report: How should councils approach using AI in adults social care and housing services?

18 July 2024

LOTI and Faculty have launched research exploring what the opportunities for AI are in housing & adult social care services in local government.

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AI Opportunities in Housing Services

18 July 2024

A report identifying a shortlist of AI opportunities in housing services for council officers and others who may be interested.

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