Information and Communications Technology

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023

Monday, 11 September 2023

Ceisteanna (11)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

11. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach if his Department has taken advice in respect of the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) within his Department; if any section of his Department currently makes use of A.I., and if he will outline the purposes it is utilised for and costs associated with same; and if he has consulted with any consultancy firms in respect of the use of A.I. [38575/23]

Freagraí scríofa

The Taoiseach

The National Cyber Security Centre have in recent months provided all Government Departments with high-level guidance focussing on the data, privacy and security risks related to the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). The Department of the Taoiseach does not currently use artificial intelligence services.