Tue, 12 Aug 2025

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 HMRC using AI to scour suspected tax cheats' social media

It said the tech would not replace "human decision-making" and was subject to legal oversight.

* HMRC uses artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor social media posts as part of its investigations into suspected tax cheats.
* The AI technology is used in conjunction with human oversight and will not replace human decision-making.
* Experts warn that using AI to monitor social media could lead to mistakes, particularly with fake or hacked accounts.
* HMRC claims the use of AI will allow staff to focus on helping taxpayers rather than spending time on administration tasks.
* The tax authority has been using AI for several years and is now automating its process through the use of machine learning algorithms.
* HMRC's move comes at a time when the government is facing criticism over its handling of AI research, with allegations that the national institute is at risk of collapse due to lack of funding.
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