At OpenUK's State of Open Con, experts highlighted the concept of open government, emphasizing how it could enhance efficiency and transparency. In light of a Channel 4 study revealing young people's disengagement from democracy and a tendency towards authoritarianism, speakers underlined the role of open data and technology in governmental processes. Lord Nat Wei advocated for a more transparent government, while the introduction of the Caddy AI assistant exemplified how open-source tools can improve public service interactions. Emily Middleton voiced the need for a seamless and integrated digital government to facilitate better citizen engagement.
We need to go upstream, both in the way we execute current government functions and how we participate [with the people public policy affects].
Ministers have been clear that a modern digital government should have joined-up services that are easy to use.
Caddy AI uses open-source technologies for backend operations, offering a scalable framework for integration across government.
The vision of open government can improve efficiency and transparency, addressing young people's disengagement and shifting preferences towards authoritarianism.
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