UK civil servants use AI for parliamentary responses

Civil servants in the UK are using Microsoft Copilot, an AI tool, to draft responses to parliamentary questions. This has raised security concerns among MPs, who warn that sensitive information could be at risk. While the Foreign Office and other departments are employing AI for drafting, critics argue that it may lead to inadequate responses. They emphasize the importance of human oversight in the process. Government officials state that all AI-generated responses are reviewed by civil servants and approved by ministers before being published. The initiative aims to enhance efficiency in Whitehall, according to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.