Bridging the Gap

The application of algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) technology in government provides many opportunities for improving governmental processes, public service delivery, citizen engagement, and helping solve social challenges. As a result, this kind of technology is increasingly becoming a more important part of how governments operate. However, the introduction of AI also introduces risks if not deployed responsibly. For instance, AI might contain biases that lead to discriminatory outcomes or personal data may not be adequately protected. A lack of transparency when using the technology might lead to governance challenges. 

At the Supreme Audit Office (SAO) of the Czech Republic in Prague, 68 programmers, data analysts and auditors from 21 countries gathered for the historic March 2020 International Hackathon of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs)—an event promoting international SAI cooperation, which is a priority for…

The State Audit Office (SAO) of Thailand has embarked on a journey of digital transformation. The objective is to leverage AI to enhance audit performance and foster a data-driven culture within the organization. This initiative is in line with their audit policy, which emphasizes the importance of using advanced technologies in audit processes. This article focuses on the feasibility of incorporating the advanced language model, as generative AI like ChatGPT, in SAO’s performance audit.