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UK Government Still Untested OpenAI Tech Months After Partnership

First article: 21 mar. 2026, 14:00 | Last update: 21 mar. 2026, 14:00 | 1 source | 1 article

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Despite a publicized partnership months ago, the UK government has not yet trialed OpenAI's technology. The delay raises questions about the effectiveness of government-tech collaborations and the speed at which innovative solutions can be integrated into public services. The Guardian reports that bureaucratic processes and a cautious approach to new technologies are contributing factors.

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The Guardian 21 mar. 2026, 14:00 (2 hours ago) Good

UK government yet to trial OpenAI tech months after signing partnership

FoI request reveals no evidence of testing despite ministers hailing agreement as key to delivering AI-led public service reformWhen the UK government signed a memorandum of understanding with OpenAI, the tech firm behind ChatGPT, the partnership was hailed as one that could harness artificial intelligence to “address society’s greatest challenges”.But eight months on from the fanfare of that announcement, the government has yet to hold any trials involving the firm’s tech. Continue reading...

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