# Whitehall Goes Incognito: The Secret Life of AI in Government
In the wild world of British bureaucracy, where transparency is as rare as finding a parking spot on a rainy day, it seems artificial intelligence (AI) and its algorithmic buddies are having the time of their lives without anyone knowing! Spoiler alert: not a single Whitehall department has bothered to register their AI escapades since the government mandated it. As if that’s not alarming enough, the technology employed may very well be shaping decisions about you, me, and the bewildered raccoon that stole your sandwich.
## Key Points to Ponder
– **AI Ghost Town**: Not one Whitehall department has registered its AI usage, leaving the public sector flying blind in this algorithmic atmosphere.
– **Government’s AI Playground**: AI is reportedly making decisions about benefits, immigration, and many other significant areas, with various contracts signed for these mysterious tech services (do you think they got a loyalty card?).
– **Surveillance Superstars**: A police body, with a cool £20 million facial recognition software contract on the line, is raising eyebrows about mass surveillance. Let’s hope they know the difference between a criminal and a really aggressive pigeon!
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As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/28/uk-government-failing-to-list-use-of-ai-on-mandatory-register
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