12th March 2025
As the UK government moves to deploy Claude, Anthropic’s cutting-edge AI model, across public services, 2i is stepping in as the first, independent AI assurance provider equipped to help departments roll it out safely, backed by a decade of experience working in the public sector. With AI adoption now a government priority, civil servants face mounting pressure to integrate these technologies – but without independent assurance, the risks are significant.
Adam Pettman, Head of AI & Innovation at 2i, warns that AI failures in government could have severe consequences.
“AI has the potential to transform public services, but its impact goes beyond efficiency – it affects people’s lives. By prioritising assurance, departments deploying Claude can ensure AI is used safely, fairly, and effectively.”
2i’s structured AI assurance framework ensures AI systems meet strict standards for accuracy, robustness, explainability, and performance before they go live. By setting a clear baseline, continuous AI assurance can be configured to monitor AI after going live. This framework also aligns with the AI Playbook for Government, helping departments deploy Claude whilst helping to mitigate risks and avoid reputational damage. The Playbook sets the standard, but assurance ensures AI meets it in practice. Without rigorous testing, AI can fail, leading to compliance issues and loss of public trust. 2i provides the validation needed to deploy AI with confidence.
To reduce these risks, 2i provides public sector leaders with a clear, independent benchmark and action plan for AI readiness through its Bronze-Silver-Gold scoring system. Pettman adds:
“Government can’t afford to learn AI’s tough lessons through trial and error. Our security-cleared AI experts have already worked on critical public sector deployments, and we bring that relevant experience to ensure AI is fit for purpose.”
With AI governance now a pressing issue, departments leading this transformation need assurance that AI will perform as expected. For exclusive briefings on AI risk and deployment strategy, contact 2i today.