AI Ethics for Government Employees

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

• Definition and scope of AI

Why Ethics Matters in AI

• Impact of ethical considerations on trust and adoption

The Unique Role of Government Employees

• Responsibilities in ensuring trustworthy AI in government contexts

Core Principles of AI Ethics

• Fairness
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Privacy
• Safety
• Human Oversight

Government Policy Context

• OMB & NIST guidance on AI (e.g., NIST AI Risk Management Framework)
• EO 13960: Promoting the Use of Trustworthy AI in the Government
• FAI/OMB/GAO roles and requirements

Ethical Risks and Challenges

• Examples of risks such as bias, lack of transparency, and unintended consequences

Practical Tools for Ethical AI

• Risk assessment checklists
• Human-in-the-loop practices
• Data governance and documentation
• Procurement and vendor questions

Application to Government Work

• Integrating AI ethics principles into day-to-day responsibilities

How to Build an AI Ethics “Action Plan”

• Steps to create an actionable framework for ethical AI in government agencies