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Yes, Minister character is government's new AI assistant

The Government has introduced an AI assistant named Humphrey to enhance civil service efficiency and reduce consultant costs, as stated by the Government.
Peter Kyle, Science and Technology Secretary, will reveal additional digital tools, including apps for government documents, during a press conference.
The AI tools aim to modernize public services and improve data sharing, as mentioned by the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology.
The naming of the AI after a character known for being 'devious and controlling' has raised concerns about public perception, according to Tim Flagg from UKAI.

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‘Humphrey' AI assistant to be introduced to slash UK public sector red tape

Humphrey will help unlock new efficiencies across government departments, including the NHS, HMRC and DVLA

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UK aims to fix government IT with help from AI Humphrey

Ring a bell? Suite of tools named after Yes Minister's master of manipulation

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UK aims to quicken civil service with AI 'Humphrey'

In hit 1980s British sitcom "Yes Minister", bureaucrat Humphrey Appleby did everything in his power to ensure that the wheels of the civil service turned slowly.

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The Straits Times

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UK aims to quicken civil service with AI ‘Humphrey’

Humphrey would improve public services and help reach £45 billion (S$75.1 billion) in savings.

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UK to unveil 'Humphrey' assistant for civil servants with other AI plans to cut bureaucracy

A week after the U.K. government announced a sweeping plan to make big investments into AI, it’s laying out more details around how this will take shape

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