London/Rome, 23 October 2026 – The International Institute for AI in Government (IIAIG), founded by Honorary Visiting Professor Jeremy N. White of Bayes Business School and Bayes Executive MBA alumnus Massimiliano Filippi, was officially launched on 22 October at a conference hosted by the British Ambassador to Italy, Stephen Hickey, at his residence in Rome.
The Institute has been established to advance policy, research and practice in the application of artificial intelligence across government and public services. Its central objective is to help public authorities harness AI to improve the quality, accessibility and efficiency of services while addressing the challenges of governance, accountability, transparency and public trust.
The founders are also co-authors of Automating Government: How AI Will Revolutionise Public Services, published by Routledge in April 2026. The book examines the opportunities and challenges of introducing AI into public administration, drawing on international examples of innovation in government.
The new Institute brings together an international academic advisory network with members from Bayes Business School at City St George’s, University of London, the European University of Rome, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Columbia University in New York. Its work will focus on developing practical insights, supporting informed policymaking and sharing international evidence and best practice in AI adoption.
The official launch took place during a conference entitled Transforming Government: AI for Smarter, More Productive Public Services, hosted by Ambassador Stephen Hickey and attended by representatives of Italian public authorities, UK government AI specialists, academics and business leaders.
Professor White and Mr Filippi helped organise the conference and led discussions examining practical applications of AI, the institutional challenges of implementation and opportunities for closer cooperation between the UK and Italy.
Professor White said:
“Artificial intelligence offers governments an extraordinary opportunity to improve public services, but the challenge is no longer simply technological. Governments need the institutional capacity, governance frameworks and practical knowledge to translate advances in AI into measurable improvements for citizens.
Our Institute has been established to help bridge the gap between research, policy and implementation. By bringing together academic expertise and practical experience across countries, we aim to identify what works, understand the obstacles and help governments adopt AI responsibly and effectively.”
Mr Filippi added:
“There is a growing body of international experience in applying AI to public services, but much of that knowledge remains fragmented. The Institute will provide a platform for sharing evidence, comparing approaches and helping public authorities learn from successful implementation.”
The Institute will develop research and policy analysis, encourage collaboration between academic institutions and public authorities, and publish regular briefings on developments in AI in government internationally.
Further information: info@instituteaigov.org