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Written question asked by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Friday, 29 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 December 2024. It was answered by Andrew Western (Labour) on Thursday, 5 December 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Department for Work and Pensions: Software

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Get Britain Working White Paper, published on 26 November 2024, what differences there are between DWP ASK and the A-cubed tool.

Answer

A-cubed was a proof-of-concept project built to test the feasibility of utilising generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist DWP Work Coaches in finding Universal Credit guidance.


After the successful completion of the proof-of-concept project, the Department created a tool to test the capability further, and to roll it out following completion of successful testing. DWP Ask is the tool that has been developed, incorporating lessons from A-cubed. The A-cubed prototype has been discontinued, which is standard practice for proof-of-concepts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17012
Session
2024-26
Related items
Get Britain Working
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Software Department for Work and Pensions Employment
Link
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