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The AI Powered State

What can we learn from China's approach to public sector innovation?

In Government innovation Innovation policy

Hessy Elliott

Senior Analyst, A Fairer Start

Hessy was a senior analyst in the fairer start mission.

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China is innovating with AI in public services at breathtaking speed. But what can policymakers in other parts of the world learn from their experience?

Our essay collection 'The AI Powered State' explores how China is using AI in public sector innovation. There are valuable insights for policymakers about where AI is improving services, as well as about applications we should be cautious of.

Explore our collection, written by leading experts on AI in China, to find out what’s working and what should be improved on if applied elsewhere.

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