Guidance to civil servants on the use of generative AI  

Created By:  thumbnail Richard James
Create Date: 29 Feb 2024
Last updated: 29 Feb 2024
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The Central Data Office of the UK Government guides how civil servants should use generative AI.  

Link: Guidance to civil servants on the use of generative AI  

The main points include: -  

  • Never put sensitive, confidential or classified information into generative AI  

  • Always ask how the information provided will be used by the system 

  • Be aware of how AI can provide misleading information  

  • Be aware it is a model based on probability not understanding 

  • Always cite the model in the footnote to make use of transparent  

  • Government accounts can be used to sign up 

  • Appropriate examples of when to use AI  

  • Examples of inappropriate uses of AI   

Subject: AI AI » Generative AI AI » AI skills and capabilities