20 April 2026 · BBC
AI Minister Doesn't Use AI at Work
Liz Kendall, the UK AI minister, admits she doesn't use AI in her job but uses it personally. She recently used AI to identify an ingredient causing her allergic reaction.
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Key vocabulary
minister
a member of the government in charge of a specific department
“Liz Kendall is the minister in charge of Artificial Intelligence.”
fund
money set aside for a specific purpose
“The government announced a £500 million fund for AI companies.”
allergic reaction
a harmful response by the body to a substance
“She had an allergic reaction to a face cream.”
ingredients
the components or elements of a product
“AI helped her analyze the ingredients of the creams.”
eczema
a medical condition that causes the skin to become inflamed or irritated
“She developed eczema after using the wrong face cream.”
Quick quiz
01What did Liz Kendall say about using AI at work?
02What fund did Liz Kendall unveil?
03How did AI help Liz Kendall personally?
Discussion
What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of using AI in government work?