Preliminary Risk Assessment for AI Use Cases in the Swiss Public Administation

Abstract

This is a master thesis which constitutes the final part of the Master of Science in Business Information Systems (MSc BIS) program of the School of Business of the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland. The master thesis aims to answer if a tool that indicates the potential risk of implementing off-the-shelf AI solutions supports the of organizations in the Swiss public administration to decide whether to introduce such solutions. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a growing trend for all kinds of organizations, including public sector organizations. It has the potential to transform the global landscape. AI can enhance public services, improve internal management, and support policymaking. But with AI also come new risks.