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Pandemic Relief and Fraud: Willful Deceit or Design Defect?

Sep 4, 2020
Bharat Ramamurti, an original member of the COVID-19 Congressional Oversight Commission, discusses the challenges of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and its susceptibility to fraud. Naftali Harris, CEO of SentiLink, highlights innovative technologies to combat synthetic fraud in relief efforts. Alex Rampell, a fintech expert, critiques the inequitable distribution of funds, favoring large corporations over small businesses. Together, they explore lessons from international responses, flaws in government disbursement, and the pressing need for improved oversight in future relief efforts.
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