The Role and Future of Data and Artificial Intelligence in Public Policy

An expert from the Batten School evaluated how data and artificial intelligence are transforming public policy, the need for rigorous analysis, and the new graduate program.

The Rise of Data Analytics

Data is everywhere today, and analysis tools are expanding rapidly. This places data literacy at the center of decision-making processes in the public sector.

Real Evidence and Policy

Designing effective public policies requires understanding what works and what does not. This relies on rigorous and up-to-date data analysis.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

While artificial intelligence tools accelerate the links between data and evidence, they can also produce misleading results. Therefore, well-trained professionals are needed.

The Batten School's New Program

The Batten School has launched a new graduate program aimed at training professionals with this skill set.