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UK watchdog considers Home Office AI investigation

Wired AI: UK Home Office May Face Investigation Over Use of OpenAI Tools

A government watchdog is considering a probe into the Home Office’s use of ChatGPT technology to process asylum claims amid concerns over the tools’ accuracy and secrecy surrounding their use.

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A government watchdog is considering an investigation into the Home Office's use of ChatGPT technology to process asylum claims. The potential probe stems from concerns about the accuracy of these tools and lack of transparency about how they are being used. The investigation would examine whether the government agency should be deploying AI systems for decisions affecting asylum applicants.

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