Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what measures they plan to take to ensure the safety of agentic artificial intelligence that is used by the Civil Service.

The Government is committed to ensuring adoption of AI in an ethical, safe and responsible way to improve public service outcomes and boost public sector productivity.

The AI Playbook for the UK Government, published in February 2025, sets out practical guidance for civil servants on using AI technologies including agentic AI safely and effectively.

GDS’s Responsible Data & AI team supports the responsible use and development of AI through initiatives such as: the Model for Responsible Innovation, Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS), the Data Ethics Framework, and the Responsible AI Advisory Panel.

The AI Security Institute (AISI) was set up to equip governments with a scientific understanding of AI’s risks.