Is Liverpool AI-Ready? An investigation of public sector organisations in Liverpool City Region

McClure, Suzanne ORCID: 0009-0001-1937-9239, Hardy, Alex, Yates, Simeon, Crone, Stephen and Adam, Naomi (2026) Is Liverpool AI-Ready? An investigation of public sector organisations in Liverpool City Region [Report]

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Executive Summary

This report examines the readiness of the Liverpool City Region (LCR) to adopt AI tools and platforms across organisations. It draws on research findings from workshops facilitated by the Digital Media and Society Institute (DMSI) across LCR’s public sector. Structured group discussions explored the value, risks, barriers, and future implications of AI. These discussions were recorded and analysed using established qualitative and linguistic tools. The findings indicate that AI readiness in LCR is driven more by human and organisational factors than by the technology itself. AI is viewed as a potential tool for improving workplace efficiency, productivity, and decision-making, as well as for automating routine tasks. However, participants were sceptical and emphasised the importance of reliable infrastructure, data integrity, transparency, and oversight. Equally importantly, training to build digital skills, confidence, and trust across the workforce is vital to ensure that employees are supported rather than left behind. In conclusion, the report finds that most participants felt ready to embrace AI and recognise the potential benefits, but they do not feel LCR is fully “AI ready”.

Item Type:	Report
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Liverpool City Region, Artificial Intelligence, LEGO Serious Play (R), Digital Media and Society Institute, Civic Data Cooperative, LCR
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences > School of the Arts Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences > School of the Arts > Communication and Media
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	10 Apr 2026 15:38
Last Modified:	10 Apr 2026 15:40
DOI:	10.17638/03197823
URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3197823
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