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Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work

The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund to boost British AI firms.

* She doesn't use AI in her job as Cabinet Minister for Artificial Intelligence, but uses it in her personal life.
* She revealed she used AI to identify an ingredient that caused her allergic reaction and recommended a treatment.
* The government has invested £500m in AI firms through the Sovereign AI unit, which Kendall said is crucial for national security and economic prosperity.
* She acknowledged concerns about job losses due to driverless cars, but believes new jobs will be created and offered free AI skills training to 10 million people.
* Kendall rejected claims that British laws are being written by AI, saying she personally doesn't use the technology in her work.
* She noted that government officials were expected to use AI, but said she only uses it personally.