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Department for Business and Trade: Artificial Intelligence

Asked by Lee AndersonReform UKDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 15 September 2025UIN 73685

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, for what purposes their Department has used artificial intelligence in the last year.

Answered by Kate Dearden

In the last year, the Department has expanded the use of artificial intelligence for a growing range of purposes within an AI governance framework consistent with the AI playbook for the UK Government. AI is being used to allow businesses to get tailored advice on export finance via business.gov.uk. A dedicated AI team has been exploring over 30 potential purposes such as conducting rapid evidence assessments and improving correspondence processes. In addition, the Department has made available approved AI tools and training to nearly 4,000 DBT officials around the globe, enabling them to benefit from AI in their own individual work.

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