# AI is embedded in the British state

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Podcast: [The Politics Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-politics-show-1084705)
Published: 2026-04-09T16:13:34+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/newstatesman/episodes/ai-is-embedded-in-the-british-state
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## Resource

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.

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