DWP’s fraud and error checking AI still displaying signs of bias
Work continues on a new automated fraud detection system, but it still needs considerable development time, MPs have been told.
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UK government puts a spotlight on ATech to help disabled people – but is it doing enough?
A focus on assistive technologies forms part of the government's new Disability Action Plan consultation.
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DWP ramps up investment in AI models to detect fraud despite algorithmic bias concerns
The government department wants to use AI to combat fraud, which has already fallen by 10% in the last year.
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DWP processes just 60 PIP applications a day online three years after digital system launch
Despite promising the system would be scaled up by 2021, a tiny minority of benefit claims are being processed online.
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DWP targets more remote working with £700m transformation programme
DWP civil servants will be given the option to work more flexibly under transformation plans that could save billions.
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DWP to spend £100k auditing accessibility of Universal Credit digital services
After a leaked internal document showed DWP services have accessibility problems, a new audit could help address the issue.
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Rishi Sunak blames DWP IT for benefits shortfall as government plans increased reliance on tech
Chancellor makes 'computer says no' excuse just as the government is reportedly planning to slash civil service jobs.
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IBM Handed £25 Million DWP Contract Extension, Without Competition
Bulk of applications modernised or retired, but stragglers remain...
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