Centrelink Robo-Debt Program under Scrutiny for Alleged Enforcement of Illegal Debts

The Centrelink robo-debts program, an AI-driven initiative designed to recover overpayments from welfare recipients, is facing criticisms over its alleged enforcement of illegal debts. The program uses data-matching technology that has been accused of creating errors and charging debts that are not owed.

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