UK government to launch AI tool to speed up public consultations

An AI tool called "Consult" has been developed to automate the review of public responses to government consultations, aiming to save money and streamline processes. The tool, already in use by the Scottish government for non-surgical cosmetic procedures, is now being rolled out nationwide with plans to enhance its capabilities further. Initial trials have shown it can analyze thousands of responses efficiently, identify key trends, and produce results comparable to human review. However, concerns about AI biases influencing outcomes and the need for additional safeguards to ensure robustness and transparency remain.