The federal government's answer to ChatGPT will be installed in every public servant's laptop as part of a major push to boost artificial intelligence use and productivity in the public service.

Under the first whole-of-government AI plan, unveiled by Finance Minister Katy Gallagher on Wednesday, federal bureaucrats will undergo training, gain access to a generative AI tools called GovAI Chat.

They will also receive new guidance on using private AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude.

Every Australian Public Service (APS) agency will also need to appoint chief AI officers by July 2026.

A central AI team in the Department of Finance will help guide agencies in their adoption and uptake of AI.

Senator Gallagher said the public service was standing at the start of an exciting trans

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