Policy & Ethicssocial mediadefencexairesponsible ai
UK Defence Ministry Confirms No X Contracts
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The Ministry of Defence told Conservative MP Jack Rankin that it has not spent money on contracts with X or xAI since July 2024. It says paid advertising on X was suspended in April 2023, the platform is used only for limited communications, and any official social media or AI use is governed by the Dependable AI Joint Services Publication 936 responsible AI framework.
Key Points
- 1Confirms no contracts or procurement with X or xAI since July 2024
- 2Notes paid advertising was suspended April 2023 after a SAFE Framework assessment
- 3States limited official use for policy communication and AI governed by Dependable AI JSP 936
Scoring Rationale
Official minister confirmation gives credibility, but limited novelty and narrow national scope constrain wider practitioner impact.
Sources
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