#13 - The future of AI in government services and global risks: insights from design fictions

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Futures Research Unpacked

Wensupu Yang

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Explore thought-provoking research in futures studies, strategic foresight, and related fields. In each episode, we break down one paper in a way that’s easy to follow but still rich in ideas. Perfect for your commute, and great for deciding whether a paper deserves a deeper read. Selections are guided by my personal curiosity rather than strict criteria. If you’ve authored a paper and would like it featured, feel free to reach out. Audio is AI-generated using Google’s NotebookLM. Please refer to the original sources for validation before using the content for serious or scholarly purposes.

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#13 - The future of AI in government services and global risks: insights from design fictions

Futures Research Unpacked

14 minutes 24 seconds

4 months ago

#13 - The future of AI in government services and global risks: insights from design fictions

Welcome to our podcast, where we delve into the transformative future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in government services. Based on the insightful research paper, "The future of AI in government services and global risks: insights from design fictions", this discussion explores speculative scenariosto anticipate AI's profound impacts by 2050.

Join us as we uncover three critical dilemmas highlighted in the research:

AI's dual role: How it can enhance efficiency while simultaneously exacerbating concerns around algorithmic bias and surveillance.
Human displacement: The potential for AI to displace human roles in public services, raising significant questions about accountability and transparency.
Ethical trade-offs: The complex ethical choices inherent in AI-driven decision-making, particularly in sensitive areas such as law enforcement, healthcare, and education.

We'll examine how AI presents a "dual-edged sword", capable of both mitigating and accentuating global risks depending on its development and application. This episode aims to stimulate crucial dialogues for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers, fostering critical reflection on the socio-technical impacts of AI and its role in reshaping public services and citizen engagement. Tune in to explore these vital considerations for an ethically and socially just AI-driven future.

Ref:

Nascimento, P. V. M., De Siqueira, P. B. B., Chrispim, N., Chaves, R. M., Barbosa, C. E., & De Souza, J. M. (2025). The future of AI in government services and global risks: Insights from design fictions. European Journal of Futures Research, 13(1), 9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40309-025-00253-9