The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) urges the government to address legacy IT issues to successfully implement AI in public sector projects. Poor data quality, largely locked within outdated systems, hampers AI advancements. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) highlighted that 28% of government IT systems are classified as legacy, hindering both innovation and security. The PAC noted that while remediation plans exist for some high-risk systems, funding gaps remain. There is an urgent need for an upgrade to enhance data quality and cyber resilience against rising threats.
PAC's report emphasizes the urgent need to address legacy IT issues in government for maximizing AI's potential while minimizing cyber risks.
The challenge with legacy IT systems is not merely about cost, but also involves security vulnerabilities that could have widespread implications for citizen data.
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