The presentation examines the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in governance and society, focusing on how AI impacts human discretion and the structure of bureaucracies. It highlights that AI, as a sophisticated ICT tool, alters both the nature of human decision-making within bureaucratic systems and the design of those systems themselves.

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The relationship between AI, discretion, and bureaucracy is explored in detail, with an argument that decision-making is heavily shaped by intelligence. Enhancements in intelligence through AI can improve administrative quality. The presentation compares the strengths and weaknesses of human discretion and AI, considering how different tasks may favor one over the other depending on their complexity, uncertainty, and the legal and organizational context.

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The discussion then shifts to how AI can influence leadership, management, and collaboration, with compelling real-world examples. However, it also addresses critical concerns about using AI in governance, particularly regarding existential risks and potential administrative harm.