Government criticised for not doing more to roll out AI across civil service

Fine Gael TD James Geoghegan said he was underwhelmed with the response from Government departments at their current use of AI tools to improve workflows. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins

The Government has been criticised by one of its own TDs for not doing more to roll out artificial intelligence tools across the civil service.

A series of Government departments are examining pilot projects using AI tools, but some are opting against the use of new generative technologies within the civil service.