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HMRC admits to spying on taxpayers' social media posts

HMRC has acknowledged using artificial intelligence to monitor taxpayers' social media posts.
A spokesperson stated that the use of AI is limited to criminal investigations and has 'robust safeguards in place.'
The tax authority believes AI will reduce time spent on administrative tasks and better target fraud for public services.
The tax authority investigates financial records and social media to find evidence of cheating.

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Plymouth Herald

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HMRC using AI to find evidence of fraud on social media accounts

Tax inspectors are using artificial intelligence to trawl Facebook, Instagram and other social media posts

10 months ago·Plymouth, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

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Fury as HMRC 'spying on Brits' online posts' using AI

The tax authority uses AI to look through taxpayers' social media posts for signs they could be spending beyond their means.

10 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Sun

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HMRC spying on workers' social media posts in tax crackdown

HMRC has admitted to using AI to spy on workers' social media posts as part of a tax crackdown.The tax authority has been using the technology to look

10 months ago·United Kingdom

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