Tech secretary asks ChatGPT for policy advice
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The article highlights The Independent's commitment to delivering unbiased journalism on pressing issues from reproductive rights to climate change. It emphasizes the importance of funding to maintain on-the-ground reporting, particularly in a pivotal period for the US. Additionally, it reveals Secretary of State Peter Kyle's engagement with AI technology, specifically ChatGPT, for gathering insights on policy matters and reaching broader audiences, thereby showcasing the intersection of technology and governance.
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Peter Kyle, secretary of state for Science, Innovation and Technology, said he uses ChatGPT often to try and understand the broader context of policy decisions.
Records show that Kyle sought advice from ChatGPT on small business adoption of AI technology, further illustrating the growing reliance on AI in policymaking.
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