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Boris Johnson Says He Uses ChatGPT to Write Books, Praises AI’s Promise

He touts AI as a way to cut government costs.

Overview

  • He told Al Arabiya English that he uses ChatGPT while working on various books, asking it questions during the writing process.
  • He said he “loves” AI and called ChatGPT “fantastic,” even quoting the chatbot’s flattering responses to his prompts.
  • He argued the technology could drastically reduce the cost of government by speeding legal, planning and administrative work, saving taxpayers money.
  • He left the door ajar to a political return but called it unlikely, saying “statistically, anything can happen” and likening the odds to improbable events.
  • His memoir Unleashed, released last year after his 2023 resignation as an MP, received a large reported advance yet underperformed in sales despite an extensive promotional tour.