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Office for Nuclear Regulation: Artificial Intelligence

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 19 February 2025UIN 30577

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what purposes the Office for Nuclear Regulation has used artificial intelligence in the last 12 months.

Answered by Andrew Western

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the heart of the Government’s plan to kickstart an era of economic growth, transform how we deliver public services, and boost living standards for working people across the country.

Over the last 12 months ONR has explored the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support its efficiency and productivity. ONR’s use of AI has been exploratory and is subject to robust oversight from an internal AI governance group.

Uses include:

  • Drafting press releases and communications updates; and,
  • Testing the capability of AI to clarify and simplify guidance documents.

ONR’s exploration of AI is continuing and includes national and international collaboration on regulating AI. This is in addition to working with the wider nuclear industry to assess potential opportunities.

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