UK government's use of opaque AI systems in public services raises discrimination concerns

Government officials in the UK are using AI and algorithms to help make decisions on benefits, marriage licences, and more.

Some of the AI tools being used have potential for discrimination, like incorrectly removing benefits or misidentifying faces.

Experts worry the UK could repeat scandals like in the Netherlands where AI tools plunged families into poverty.

Many decisions affecting daily lives are being made by complex AI that people don't understand and can't challenge.

The government had an advisory board on AI ethics but abolished it, raising concerns about lack of oversight.