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Freedom of information request

Artificial intelligence and Freedom of Information at The National Archives

Freedom of information request reference
CAS-239050
Request resolved

Request

I wanted to ask for data on FOI requests that have, or may have been, generated by/with the assistance of AI:

  1. Number of AI FOI requests received each year
  2. Decisions made on the requests
  3. Copies of the requests
  4. I wanted if you used an AI tools for redaction, or if redaction was done manually.

Outcome

Some information provided.

Response

Questions 1-3

The National Archives has no way of knowing whether or not FOI requests that we receive have, or may have been, generated by/with the assistance of AI. We therefore do not hold information relevant to this part of your request.

Question 4

The National Archives does not employ AI tools for redaction, and we can confirm our redaction processes are completed manually.

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