Digitalisation Report 2023
MISSION POSSIBLE
AI as an enabler
for Austria’s regions
AI & data
AI & data are becoming increasingly important
More and more individuals and business leaders are feeling overwhelmed by the topic of artificial intelligence. Extensive measures, initiatives and resources have been established to ensure that AI can be used safely and responsibly.
The Digital Skills Initiative for Austria plays a crucial role in facilitating knowledge transfer, as it focuses on spreading fundamental information about Artificial Intelligence.
What's inside the Digitalisation Report 2023
AI and Data in federal governance
Digitally empowering the staff department/Federal Chancellery - BKA
The Federal Chancellery is advancing the use of cutting-edge methods, including an AI-powered assistance systems, to digitally support HR development.
Leveraging data to make informed decisions / Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy - BMAW
Whether in crises or in day-to-day work, the intelligent use of data enables new insights and findings for well-founded decisions.
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy shows how to generate more value from data.
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy shows how to generate more value from data.
AI package for Austria's schools / Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research - BMBWF
While artificial intelligence presents new challenges, it primarily offers a valuable opportunity for schools. With the research-backed 'AI School Package' from the Ministry of Education, Austria is strategically advancing its digital education efforts.
Worldwide efficiency / BMEIA
The Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) accelerated the standardization of its IT systems and the ELAK in the federal government worldwide in 2023. This sustainably increases the efficiency of work processes and services.
AI-based data processing speeds up service / Federal Ministry of Finance - BMF
The Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) is using advanced AI algorithms to increasingly meet the needs of citizens and further develop its service quality.
The full version of ID Austria opened a new chapter of digitalisation in Austria in 2023.
The full version of ID Austria opened a new chapter of digitalisation in Austria in 2023.
Safe with AI / Federal Ministry of Interior - BMI
The Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) is building up AI expertise in a targeted manner and implementing sustainable digital innovations.
More efficient access to justice with AI / BMJ
The use of artificial intelligence in the justice system speeds up research, saves time and improves quality for everyone involved. AI also makes it much easier to anonymize court decisions.
More efficient access to justice with AI / BMJ
The use of artificial intelligence in the justice system speeds up research, saves time and improves quality for everyone involved. AI also makes it much easier to anonymize court decisions.
Data rooms and AI as tools for climate protection / Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology - BMK
Energy and mobility transition and the circular economy - the initiatives of the
Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK) to build a green data economy, funding for green AI and the Green Data Hub played a central role in the reporting period.
Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK) to build a green data economy, funding for green AI and the Green Data Hub played a central role in the reporting period.
New data culture / Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, the Civil Service and Sport - BMKOES
Digitalisation in the context of culture and ethics: The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, the Civil Service and Sport is pushing artificial intelligence and data both in further education and for new cultural infrastructures.
Naturally smart / Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management - BML
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management utilizes smart data and artificial intelligence across various sectors, including flood management, enhanced grassland usage, and sustainable forest management.
Strategic AI in Action / Federal Ministry of Defense – BMLV
The Federal Ministry of Defense is strategically harnessing artificial intelligence to drive innovation in key areas. AI is being used to strengthen cybersecurity and optimize resource management for supporting service members.
Healthier through better data evaluation / Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection - BMSGPK
Targeted data evaluation is driving improved health outcomes across Austria, with the Austrian Health Data Evaluation Platform serving as the foundation for this progress.
AI and data in the Federal States
Responsible AI / Burgenland
Building on its digitalisation strategy, Burgenland has developed "AI Guidelines for Employees" and a data classification framework in 2023. Ensuring autonomy from non-transparent AI systems is a key priority, particularly in the education sector.
Local Artificial Intelligence / Carinthia
In 2023, the Carinthian state government initiated the deployment of local (On-Premise) artificial intelligence (AI) at the Office of the Carinthian State Government, aiming to deliver significant benefits.
More Efficient, More Innovative, Better / Lower Austria
Artificial intelligence is driving a paradigm shift in Lower Austria's state administration. The region is building robust AI expertise and implementing cutting-edge projects to drive innovation.
Innovative and Efficient / Upper Austria
Upper Austria is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and modernize administrative processes. Targeted testing of innovative solutions paves the way for their successful implementation and expansion across various sectors.
Data in Motion / Salzburg
Salzburg puts the power of data in motion across multiple sectors, easing the workload for administration, businesses, and citizens alike. This approach fosters efficiency and drives innovative solutions. The range of applications spans from tourism to healthcare.
Fast, Secure, Smart / Styria
Styria is demonstrating the potential of AI and data through an automated grant processing system and an innovative road usage data collection and information system.
Frequency monitoring with neural networks / Tyrol
The “Bergwelt Tirol - Miteinander erleben” program develops concepts and measures with the aim of conflict-free use of Tyrolean nature. AI technology provides the necessary frequency data to evaluate the steering measures implemented.
Clear principles, successful implementation / Vorarlberg
Vorarlberg has created clear principles for the use of artificial intelligence in the state administration - and is successfully implementing smart
solutions, for example in the public funding system.
solutions, for example in the public funding system.
Faster, More Cost-Effective, More Efficient / Vienna
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being implemented across various sectors in Vienna, ranging from building permit processes to urban climate protection initiatives. An AI compass has been introduced to establish guidelines for the use of generative AI in public administration.
Digitalisation Report 2022
READY FOR THE FUTURE
Smart administration.
Shaping the future.
The digital transformation offers the opportunity to make processes and procedures much more modern. The secure and smart networking of data and registers is a prerequisite. Austria is taking concrete steps from eGovernment to "Smart Government" at federal and state level.
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