Artificial intelligence may be reshaping everything from healthcare to how we write emails, but what about Malta’s political leaders – do they actually use AI in their daily lives?

WhosWho.mt asked Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Alex Borg whether tools like ChatGPT feature in their routines. Their replies reveal two very different approaches… but also a shared belief: AI isn’t going anywhere.

Robert Abela: ‘AI should empower every citizen’

Prime Minister Robert Abela, meanwhile, had a different kind of confession – he hasn’t used ChatGPT yet. But that doesn’t mean he underestimates its importance.

“I have not, as of yet, personally used ChatGPT, but I consider AI tools to be essential, and I firmly believe they can support us in many aspects of daily life,” he said.

For the PM, AI is less of a personal assistant and more of a national opportunity.

“We are at the start of a major technological shift that will influence how our societies and economies function. In sectors like health, for example, AI has the potential to enhance the quality of care while keeping human well-being at the centre of every decision.”

He stressed that AI must be accessible to everyone – not just tech experts.

“I do not view AI as a tool reserved for specialists. It should be a resource that empowers every citizen… More recently, we announced an updated strategy together with a €100 million investment to make AI accessible to everyone.”

And in case anyone is worried about the robots taking over: “AI is not here to replace people. It is here to simplify everyday tasks and improve the services we depend on.”

Alex Borg: ‘Helpful, but never a replacement for your own judgement’

Opposition Leader Alex Borg admits he does sometimes use AI – but only on his terms.

“Yes, I use ChatGPT occasionally, but only for personal use, not political use,” he told WhosWho.mt. “I find tools such as ChatGPT helpful as long as you treat them as support rather than a replacement for your own judgement, creativity, or experience. They're good for streamlining routine tasks, but I always make sure the final decisions and messages are my own and grounded in my actual work.”

It’s a stance many professionals will relate to: Happy to let AI save time, but not willing to hand over the steering wheel.

One leader tests AI out for everyday tasks; the other hasn’t tried it yet but is steering a national strategy built around it. Both, however, seem to agree that AI will shape Malta’s future – whether in homes, offices, hospitals, or government.

And perhaps that’s what makes their answers refreshing: AI isn’t a partisan battleground here. It’s simply a shared reality of modern life – one that even Malta’s top political figures are navigating in their own way.

If anything, their replies show that regardless of position, ideology, or role, the same question applies to everyone today: How will you use AI – and what will you let it change?