UK Government Drafts AI Ethics Guide for Staff
The UK government has published a draft guide advising employees on ethical and sustainable AI use, including not thanking chatbots and choosing lighter models.
The UK government has published a draft guide titled 'Using AI ethically and sustainably' for its employees. The document, under 600 words, is not yet finalized and offers practical advice on interacting with AI tools.
Among its recommendations, the guidance states that employees do not need to thank AI chatbots. It also suggests using lighter AI models such as Gemini Flash instead of Gemini Pro, and GPT Instant instead of GPT Thinking, to reduce environmental impact.
The draft advises users to check AI output for correctness, fairness, and avoidance of stereotypes or discriminatory language. It emphasizes that employees are responsible for content or decisions made using AI input.
To further minimize environmental impact, the guidance recommends using as few prompts as possible and keeping them short, clear, and direct. It includes a link to a prompt library that appears to be dead or restricted to government networks.
The draft was reported by tomshardware.com. The guidance reflects growing efforts to integrate AI responsibly into government operations.
Quick answers
What is the UK government's draft AI guide about?
It provides advice on using AI ethically and sustainably, including not thanking chatbots and choosing lighter models.
Which AI models does the guide recommend?
It recommends Gemini Flash over Gemini Pro and GPT Instant over GPT Thinking.
Are employees responsible for AI-generated content?
Yes, the document states that employees are responsible for content or decisions made using AI input.