Digital Shadows Behind the PM
A recent freedom of information request has sparked intrigue about the role artificial intelligence may be playing in advising UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Despite mounting speculation, the UK Cabinet Office has refused to confirm or deny whether AI tools are being used to shape government policy or communications. The response, citing national security and commercial interests, leaves the public in the dark. The lack of transparency has ignited debate over democratic accountability in the age of algorithmic influence.
Code of Silence or Cause for Concern?
Privacy and ethics experts warn that undisclosed AI advisory roles in government decision-making could pose significant risks. Without clarity on the nature or scope of AI use, accountability becomes murky and public trust may erode. Critics argue that if AI is indeed involved in strategic governance, the public deserves to know what tools are being used—and who controls them. The government’s silence has only fueled growing concerns over the opacity of digital governance.
