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Department for Work and Pensions: Artificial Intelligence

Asked by Helen WhatelyConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 11 February 2025UIN 28989

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what artificial intelligence technologies are used by her Department; and for what purpose each technology is used.

Answered by Andrew Western

DWP is working with a range of artificial intelligence technologies, such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI (gen AI) which will help DWP improve its ability to respond to customers’ needs in a more personalised and seamless way. Some of the details of these are already in the public domain as set out in DWP annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK.

DWP has already committed to publishing more details about work in this area as part of the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standards (ATRS) requirements from the Government Digital Service. The Personal information charter - Department for Work and Pensions - GOV.UK sets out individuals rights when we process their data.

DWP does not use AI to replace human judgement to determine or deny a payment to a claimant.

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