UK government tells staff to stop thanking AI chatbots
A draft UK government list of AI best practices has reminded people they don't need to thank their chatbot for its work in an attempt to use it more efficiently.
The United Kingdom government has released a draft guide on the ethical and sustainable use of AI, emphasizing that staff should not thank AI chatbots for their work. The document, aimed at promoting safe, fair, and responsible AI usage, particularly for government operations, outlines several key points. It advises employees to adhere to any department-specific AI policies, select appropriate tools for specific tasks, and verify AI outputs for accuracy and fairness.
The guide stresses the importance of not relying on AI, as users remain accountable for any decisions made using AI-generated content. Additionally, it encourages minimizing AI prompts to reduce environmental impact, highlighting a potential irony in the suggestion to avoid thanking AI, given fears about the technology's potential to pose existential risks.
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