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Asked by Damian HindsConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 78096

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, which functions of the Responsible Technology Adoption Unit have transferred to (a) the Government Digital Service, (b) other parts of his Department and (c) any other government department.

Answered by Ian Murray

As announced in January 2025, the Responsible Technology Adoption Unit's key areas are now embedded across DSIT as follows:

  • Public sector facing work on responsible use of AI & data, algorithmic transparency and privacy-enhancing technologies joined the expanded Government Digital Service, sitting alongside closely related work from the former Central Digital & Data Office (CDDO) data ethics team.
  • Broader economy-facing initiatives on the AI Assurance ecosystem and the Manchester Prize moved to form part of the AI Opportunities Unit.
  • Public attitudes and insights team moved to the Digital Inclusion team within DSIT.

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