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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Michael Savage Media editor

Release of technology secretary’s use of ChatGPT will have Whitehall sweating

Peter Kyle asked ChatGPT for advice on what podcasts to appear on.
Peter Kyle asked ChatGPT for advice on what podcasts to appear on. Photograph: PA Images/Alamy

When Tony Blair looked back on his time in power, he had a simple assessment of his decision to introduce the Freedom of Information Act: “You idiot.”

While the technology secretary, Peter Kyle, is a fan of the former prime minister, he may be inclined to agree with that verdict after the act was used to reveal that he had been asking ChatGPT which podcasts he should appear on. The disclosure has already caused frustration among ministers, given its possible repercussions.

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