Artificial Intelligence

Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Questions (511)

Matt Carthy

Question:

511. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 285 and 286 of 18 September 2024, if her Department has ever used artificial intelligence in the preparation of response to Parliamentary Questions; if her Department is aware of Government-approved interim guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in the public service, published in February of this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45255/24]

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Written answers

Minister for Education

My Department and its officials do not presently use AI to generate official text.

My Department recognises the potential offered by AI and is aware of the Interim Guidelines for Use of AI published. My Department will continue to assess the suitability of AI on a solution by solution basis.