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Artificial Intelligence: Public Sector

Asked by Dr Andrew MurrisonConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 1 May 2025UIN 47175

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential use of (a) AI and (b) large language models in the public sector; and whether there are any pilots currently underway.

Answered by Feryal Clark

The Cabinet Office on behalf of government has assessed the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) across the Civil Service, aiming to identify areas offering the highest value and impact. A number of pilot projects are underway across multiple departments. Pilots are currently underway for a range of tools investigating the potential impact on productivity and employee satisfaction, trials will be published once analysis has been completed.

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