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UK government advises staff against thanking AI chatbots to boost efficiency

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The UK government has issued draft guidance for its employees on the responsible use of AI, emphasizing efficiency and sustainability. The guidelines suggest avoiding unnecessary politeness, such as thanking chatbots, and encourage the use of shorter, more direct prompts to reduce environmental impact. Employees are also reminded to verify AI-generated content for accuracy and fairness, and to take responsibility for decisions made with AI assistance, rather than relying solely on the technology. AI

IMPACT Governmental guidance on efficient AI use may influence broader adoption of streamlined prompting and tool selection.

RANK_REASON Guidance on using AI tools from a government entity.

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UK government advises staff against thanking AI chatbots to boost efficiency

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Oliver Haslam ·

    UK government tells staff to stop thanking AI chatbots

    A draft UK government list of AI best practices has reminded people they don't need to thank their chatbot for its work in an attempt to use it more efficiently.

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