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UK government pays civil servants to play GTA Online for research purposes
UK civil servants are being paid to play Grand Theft Auto Online as part of a government research experiment by the Department for Education's Policy Lab. The initiative aims to understand public 'lived experience' by observing players and interacting with them, though it has faced criticism for wasting taxpayer money. The experiment is ongoing despite political opposition and the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6.
The UK government has reportedly been paying employees to play GTA Online with random people to understand their…
The UK's Department for Education reportedly paid employees to play Grand Theft Auto Online with random players as part of a taxpayer-funded research program. The initiative, conducted by Policy Lab, aimed to gain insights into people's lived experiences within the game. The project has drawn criticism from opposition parties regarding the use of public funds.
