Artificial Intelligence in Service of Society: Navigating Our Way Forward

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Since the arrival of ChatGPT in late 2022, artificial intelligence (AI), a field with decades of development in specialist settings, has entered mainstream public and policy discourse. However, its ultimate trajectory remains highly uncertain, particularly regarding when, where, and for whom it will deliver the greatest value, and at what social and environmental cost.

The purpose of this report is to offer a series of reflections on how Ireland can best secure its ambition to develop and deploy AI in ways that are safe, ethical and rights-respecting. It considers how Ireland can harness AI to support economic prosperity and serve the public good, align with emerging European and international norms, and build public trust in technologies that are already reshaping work, education, and everyday life. The report takes a broad, high level view of the field rather than offering a deep dive into any single issue, providing a holistic foundation from which to consider Ireland’s overall direction in AI.