Cork Lord Mayor admits using AI and ChatGPT to help write speeches

Fergal Dennehy says AI tools boost efficiency but insists human judgement and personality must remain central to public representation
Lord Mayor of Cork Fergal Dennehy also claimed other members in Cork City Council are also using apps like ChatGPT for their council business. Picture: Darragh Kane

Lord Mayor of Cork Fergal Dennehy also claimed other members in Cork City Council are also using apps like ChatGPT for their council business. Picture: Darragh Kane

The Lord Mayor of Cork has admitted he is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to write his speeches.

Fergal Dennehy made the admission after giving a speech at a data centre firm in Cork City which was AI generated by the company itself.

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