Cabinet Office

The Cabinet Office is a UK government department responsible for supporting the Prime Minister and ensuring the effective operation of government. It plays a central role in policy development, coordinating government initiatives, and overseeing the civil service. Recent news highlights several challenges and initiatives involving the Cabinet Office. Firstly, a new "school of government" is being established to train senior civil servants in areas like AI, reflecting a drive to modernize the civil service. Secondly, the Commons women and equalities committee's decision to cease using X due to AI-altered images puts pressure on ministers, potentially within the Cabinet Office, to address online harms. Finally, ongoing scrutiny of Fujitsu's role in the Post Office Horizon scandal, and its continued government contracts, raises questions about procurement processes and accountability within the Cabinet Office. These events underscore the Cabinet Office's crucial role in navigating technological advancements, ethical considerations, and public trust.