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UK Public Sector Criticized for Not Registering Mandatory AI Systems in Use

Key Insights: The UK government is under scrutiny for failing to meet its own requirement to list the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems on a public register. Despite announcing in February that it was mandatory for all departments to disclose their use of algorithms, no submissions have been made by Whitehall departments, sparking concerns

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UK Public Sector Criticized for Not Registering Mandatory AI Systems in Use

The UK government is under scrutiny for failing to meet its own requirement to list the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems on a public register. Despite announcing in February that it was mandatory for all departments to disclose their use of algorithms, no submissions have been made by Whitehall departments, sparking concerns about transparency in decision-making processes that affect millions of citizens.

Currently, only nine systems have been recorded on the register. These include a tool from the Cabinet Office for archiving historical records, a traffic monitoring system in Cambridge, and a review system for NHS patient feedback. 

However, none of the growing number of AI tools used in welfare, immigration, or policing have been included. This lack of transparency has raised alarm about the potential misuse of technology in public administration.

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