It was great to receive a submission for the ‘a book for a blog’ competition, which you can read here. However, it seems that the time was not right, as I would have hoped for a few more entries. And I still have two copies of the book to give away. I am thus extending the deadline until 13 September 2024, in case anyone feels inspired over the summer break. Same conditions as in the original call apply.
I take this chance to wish everyone a good summer, and a good break over it. See you in September!
*Original call for blogs*
I am increasingly interested in the ways public procurement can contribute to slowing down public sector AI adoption. I think slowing down AI adoption is very important because we need time to develop a better understanding of the technology and its systemic implications, and to put much-needed effective safeguards in place.
These are themes I explore in my recent book Digital Technologies and Public Procurement. Gatekeeping and Experimentation in Digital Public Governance (OUP, 2024). I am very interested in what others think of this — including why some may think it is a bad idea. So I am launching ‘a blog for a book’ competition.
If you have ideas on how to use procurement to slow down public sector AI adoption, and/or why it is a good or a bad idea, please send me a blog of up to 2,000 words by 30 June 2024 at a.sanchez-graells@bristol.ac.uk. The top 3 blogs will receive a copy of the book. All interesting blogs will be published (with permission, of course). I look forward to reading your ideas!