# Bayes Founders Launch Rome AI Institute

Bayes Business School-affiliated founders launched the International Institute for AI in Government at a conference in Rome on November 9, 2026. The institute plans to produce research, policy analysis, international briefings, and collaboration with public authorities on responsible AI adoption in public services. The launch signals growing attention to AI governance and implementation, but it is not a contract solicitation, award, or announced funding opportunity.

- Procurement teams planning public-sector AI acquisitions may find the institute’s planned research and international briefings relevant to shaping governance and implementation approaches as those materials become available.
- AI contractors can treat the launch as a market signal of public authorities’ interest in responsible AI adoption; no specific requirements, procurement vehicle, or buying timeline was announced.
- The institute’s planned work connects academic research with practical implementation across countries, potentially informing future discussions between public authorities and industry about AI deployment.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- UK Government
- Italian public authorities

### Key Quotes
> Our Institute has been established to help bridge the gap between research, policy and implementation. By bringing together academic expertise and practical experience across countries, we aim to identify what works, understand the obstacles and help governments adopt AI responsibly and effectively.
> — Jeremy White, Honorary Visiting Professor at Bayes Business School

> There is a growing body of international experience in applying AI to public services, but much of that knowledge remains fragmented. The Institute will provide a platform for sharing evidence, comparing approaches and helping public authorities learn from successful implementation.
> — Massimiliano Filippi, Executive MBA alumnus

### Sources
- [Bayes Honorary Professor and EMBA alumnus launch International Institute for AI in Government | Bayes Business School](https://www.bayes.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2026/november/bayes-professor-and-executive-mba-alumnus-launch-international-institute-for-ai-in-government) - Bayes Business School