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AI, Risk & Public Trust in Human Services
Human oversight, documentation, vendor risk and the questions to resolve before adopting AI.
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Questions shaping the next era of public-serving systems.
01 · AI, Governance & Human Judgement
Inquiry 01
AI, Governance & Human Judgement
How should institutions use powerful technologies without surrendering responsibility?
Explore Research02 · Workforce & the Future of Practice
Inquiry 02
Workforce & the Future of Practice
How do we reduce burden, strengthen capability and preserve the human work that matters?
Explore Research03 · Public Trust & Accountability
Inquiry 03
Public Trust & Accountability
What makes institutions worthy of trust, particularly when decisions are complex, contested or technology-assisted?
Explore Research04 · Documentation, Risk & Defensible Practice
Inquiry 04
Documentation, Risk & Defensible Practice
How can organizations document what matters without allowing administration to overwhelm service?
Explore Research05 · Community Authority & Indigenous Data Governance
Inquiry 05
Community Authority & Indigenous Data Governance
How should systems respect authority, sovereignty, consent and community governance as technology and data use expand?
Explore Research06 · Service Design & Implementation
Inquiry 06
Service Design & Implementation
How do good intentions survive contact with real institutions, real constraints and real lives?
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Future of Human Services Summit Canada 2027
Decisions people can trust.
October 4–5, 2027 · Nanaimo, British Columbia
Two days of evidence, case work and structured discussion, leading to a working decision memorandum and practical next steps.
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Lorraine Mlambo
Director, Public Good Institute
Lorraine Mlambo is a lawyer, human-services executive and national convenor whose work spans governance, public accountability, technology adoption and complex service systems.
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