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Register aims to quash fears over ‘racist and biased’ AI tools used on UK public



Transparency campaigners welcome government move to publish details of system algorithmsArtificial intelligence and algorithmic tools used by central government are to be published on a public register after warnings they can contain “entrenched” racism and bias.Officials confirmed this weekend that tools challenged by campaigners over alleged secrecy and a risk of bias will be named shortly. The technology has been used for a range of purposes, from trying to detect sham marriages to rooting out fraud and error in benefit claims. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/aug/25/register-aims-to-quash-fears-over-racist-and-biased-ai-tools-used-on-uk-public

Author : Jon Ungoed-Thomas and Yusra Abdulahi

Publish date : 2024-08-25 05:00:05

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