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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Kiran Stacey Political correspondent

Technology secretary Peter Kyle asks ChatGPT for science and media advice

Peter Kyle
Peter Kyle at Downing Street. Critics say using AI tools in this way within government may pose policy risks. Photograph: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing/Getty Images

Peter Kyle, the science and technology secretary, has asked ChatGPT for advice on a range of work-related issues, including why British businesses are not adopting artificial intelligence and what podcasts he should appear on.

Information provided to the New Scientist magazine in response to a freedom of information request showed that Kyle, an advocate for AI within the government, makes frequent use of OpenAI’s chat tool in his professional life.

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