UK Technology Secretary Uses ChatGPT for Policy and Media Guidance

Peter Kyle, the minister for science, innovation, and technology, employs ChatGPT to explore AI adoption challenges and enhance public engagement.

Peter Kyle, the UK's technology secretary, frequently uses ChatGPT to better understand complex scientific concepts and policy issues.
Records obtained via the Freedom of Information Act reveal Kyle asked ChatGPT about slow AI adoption among UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), receiving a detailed list of barriers such as regulatory concerns and limited government support.
Kyle also used the chatbot to identify podcasts like The Infinite Monkey Cage and The Naked Scientists to effectively reach a wide audience on science and technology topics.
The UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is promoting AI as a tool to enhance efficiency in public administration, with potential savings of £45 billion highlighted.
Some critics have raised concerns about the risks of relying on AI tools like ChatGPT for policy advice, citing potential ethical, regulatory, and transparency implications.