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What AI tools can do

AI coding tools support engineers in their day-to-day work. They help with routine tasks so engineers can focus on the work that matters most.

The UK government supports safe, sustainable AI adoption as part of its blueprint for improving public services through responsible use of technology. AI Engineering Lab is part of this effort, providing support to departments adopting AI tools.

How AI tools can help

AI tools can support a wide range of everyday engineering tasks, including:

  • writing and improving code
  • understanding unfamiliar code
  • generating documentation
  • debugging and troubleshooting

In each of these tasks, the engineer remains in control. AI tools support the work rather than making decisions. Human reviews are an essential part of the process.

Explore how AI tools can help your team

AI Engineering Lab can support your team at every stage of the adoption journey.

Find out how to adopt AI tools.

Register your interest

To register your interest, email gdsengineeringexcellence@dsit.gov.uk

You should provide information about:

  • your reason for wanted to work with us, such as implementing tooling within your team
  • what AI Engineering Lab can support you with, such as knowledge-sharing, adoption support, and AI licenses
  • the size of your engineering team and a brief description of the work they're doing
  • your team's capacity to work with AI Engineering Lab over the next month