AI is embedded in the British state

About this episode

The episode discusses the role of AI in the British state and its implications for political power.

AI is embedded in the machinery of the British state: drafting legislation, shaping spending decisions, informing interest rate policy and writing speeches delivered in parliament. Has Britain handed over political power without ever really deciding to, and without fully understanding to whom? Tom McTague is joined by Will Dunn to discuss. READ Will's piece: https://www.newstatesman.com/technology/2026/04/the-silent-coup LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Tom McTague

Guest: Will Dunn

Topics covered

• AI
• British politics
• legislation
• spending decisions
• interest rate policy
• parliament

Keywords

• AI
• British state
• political power
• legislation
• spending decisions
• interest rates
• parliament

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British state, New Statesman

Books & works: Will's piece

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