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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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HMRC Deploys AI to Spot Tax Evasion on Social Media
In the shadowy intersection of technology and taxation, Britain’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has quietly ramped up its surveillance tactics, deploying artificial intelligence to sift through social media posts in pursuit of tax evaders. Recent admissions from the agency reveal a system where AI algorithms analyze digital footprints, flagging discrepancies between declared incomes and ostentatious online displays of wealth. This development, e…
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