UK government publishes official AI rules: check if a spreadsheet can do the job first
nicolechirps · x · 2026-09-26
The UK government has published official rules on AI use: first ask whether you really need AI, check if a spreadsheet can do the job, pick the weakest model possible to save energy, keep prompts short, and treat AI as a last resort for climate reasons. eurofounder mocked the guidance's cautious, energy-first mindset, sparking debate.
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