Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
In June, I announced that the Welsh Government would establish an Office for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen our internal capability, facilitate informed policymaking and support meaningful collaboration with stakeholders across Wales. I also announced the establishment of a Strategic AI Advisory Group to provide expert advice to Ministers on AI adoption across Welsh public services.
The Strategic AI Advisory Group will meet for the second time later this month to discuss AI skills and priorities for Wales. Alongside this, as part of the Office for AI work programme, I have allocated funding to a series of exciting initiatives which are supporting the responsible implementation of AI across Welsh public services.
The funding will accelerate delivery of the projects and establish a robust foundation for future AI activity. The overarching objective is to clearly demonstrate the practical benefits that AI can offer in enhancing the delivery of public services across Wales. Each project will produce a lessons learned report and share best practice with others across the Welsh public sector.
To read the full statement please select the following link: Written Statement: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation in Welsh Public Services (18 September 2025) | GOV.WALES