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The UK's Bold AI Move: "Humphrey" to the Rescue of Civil Servants

The UK's Bold AI Move: "Humphrey" to the Rescue of Civil Servants
Sir Nigel Hawthorne portrayed Sir Humphrey Appleby in Yes, Minister.

In a move that could be straight out of a satirical comedy script, the UK government has unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant named Humphrey, inspired by the cunning and manipulative Sir Humphrey Appleby from the classic sitcom Yes, Minister. While the real Sir Humphrey was known for his labyrinthine bureaucracy and penchant for saying "Yes, Minister" while meaning "No, Minister," this digital version promises to do the exact opposite—cut through red tape, speed up civil service operations, and save taxpayers a whopping £45 billion annually. But is this AI assistant more "Yes, Minister" or "Oh, Minister"? Let’s dive into the details.

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