GDS Responsible AI Advisory Panel
Information about GDS’ Responsible AI Advisory Panel including its role and membership.
The Responsible AI Advisory Panel was established by the Government Digital Service (GDS) under the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to bring together views from across the public sector, industry, academia and civil society on the responsible use of AI. The Panel is one of the key initiatives supporting the government’s AI for the public good agenda, as set out in the Roadmap for Modern Digital Government.
The goals of the panel are to:
- provide expert strategic advice to senior officials and ministers in DSIT
- inform GDS on best practice for developing responsible AI
- provide constructive challenge and scrutiny on government’s approach to developing responsible AI products
The panel has an independent chair and 14 external panel members. Ministers also attend panel meetings, alongside senior officials.
Updates
The Responsible AI Advisory Panel held its first meeting on 2 March 2026, with panel members meeting in person for the first time.
The meeting was attended by the Minister of State for Data and Digital Infrastructure, the Rt Hon Ian Murray MP, alongside senior officials from the GDS and DSIT.
The session focused on establishing a shared vision for the panel, its role and ways of working. Members heard an address from Minister Murray on the government’s ambitions for responsible AI adoption and discussed how the panel can provide effective advice and constructive challenge. The panel also agreed initial priority areas and projects to be explored at future meetings.
Membership
Chair
Jeni Tennison
Executive Director, Connected by Data
Jeni Tennison is a leading expert in data and AI governance. She was previously CEO of the Open Data Institute (odi) and has extensive experience shaping policy and practice around trustworthy data use, public participation and responsible innovation.
Members
Adam Cantwell-Corn
Policy Lead for AI and Technology, Trades Union Congress (TUC)
Adam Cantwell-Corn leads work on AI and technology policy at the TUC, focusing on the impact of digital technologies on workers, skills and employment rights.
Alice Genevois
Responsible AI Lead at Lloyds Banking Group
Alice Genevois has led the responsible AI strategy and assurance at Lloyds Banking Group and has extensive experience in operationalising AI governance in large organisations.
Andrea Jones
Managing Director, VisVira; Regional Lead, AI Wales
Andrea Jones specialises in applied AI adoption and digital transformation, with a focus on regional innovation, public sector delivery and workforce capability. Andrea is the President of the UK chapter of the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP).
Local Government Association (represented by Annie Radcliffe)
The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national voice of local government in England, representing councils and championing their role in supporting thriving, resilient communities. A politically led, cross‑party membership body, the LGA works to ensure councils have the powers, resources and support they need to deliver high‑quality public services.
Antonio Weiss
Senior Partner, The PSC; Author of AI Demystified
Antonio Weiss advises public sector organisations on AI, data and digital transformation and is the author of AI Demystified, focused on practical and responsible AI adoption.
Ashleigh Ainsley
Co‑founder, Colorintech
Ashleigh Ainsley is a technology entrepreneur and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the digital sector, working to improve pathways into tech for under‑represented groups.
Felicity Oswald
Chief Executive Officer, Girlguiding
Felicity Oswald is a senior leader with extensive experience across government and national security, including previous roles at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
Gill Whitehead
Chair, Rugby World Cup 2025; Non Executive Director, NatWest Group
Gill Whitehead has held senior roles across regulation, industry and public service, including leading online safety work at Ofcom.
Justine Roberts
Executive Chair, Mumsnet
Justine Roberts is the founder of Mumsnet and a leading figure in digital communities, with extensive experience in online trust, safety and platform governance.
Dr Laura Gilbert
Senior Director of AI, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Laura Gilbert was previously Director of Data Science in 10 Downing Street and led the UK government’s Incubator for Artificial Intelligence and now works on national level AI readiness and public service transformation.
Mark Smith
Chief Executive Officer, Ada, the National College for Digital Skills
Mark Smith is co‑founder and CEO of Ada, focusing on digital skills, education and social mobility.
Hamza Sohaib
Trustee, Kirklees Youth Alliance
Hamza Sohaib is a youth advocate and trustee, bringing perspectives on digital inclusion, youth engagement and community impact.
Professor Neil Lawrence
Professor of Machine Learning, University of Cambridge
Neil Lawrence is a leading academic in machine learning, data governance and AI systems, with extensive experience across academia and industry.
Professor Gopal Ramchurn
Professor of AI, University of Southampton; CEO, Responsible AI UK
Gopal Ramchurn is an expert in responsible AI, multiagent systems and AI governance, working across research, policy and practice.
Related documents
Minutes
Minutes from future panel meetings will be listed here.