Item · Automated Judgment · when a machine may decide about a human

Should governments use AI to detect fraud in welfare and benefits systems?

A government agency is considering AI systems to detect fraud in welfare and benefits programs.

A7

The five positions

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1

Yes, broadly: protecting public funds justifies algorithmic screening.

2

Yes, as a flagging tool with published error rates; humans make every decision.

3

Only with strong due-process rights: explanation, appeal, compensation for wrongful flags.

4

Only for post-payment audit patterns: never pre-payment denial.

5

No: automated suspicion aimed at the poorest citizens repeats proven catastrophes.

1 · most permissive5 · most restrictive

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