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Is Britain’s benefits system broken? w/ Caroline Selman and John Pring
Pod Save the UK
Fraud Detection and Bias in DWP
This chapter delves into the Department for Work and Pensions' investments in data analytics and machine learning to combat fraud in the benefits system, revealing prevalent biases against ethnic minorities. It critically analyzes the impact of sanctions on marginalized communities and advocates for urgent reforms to create a fairer, more compassionate social security framework. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of cultural shifts within the DWP that foster trust and transparency while addressing systemic decision-making flaws.
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