The flawed algorithm at the heart of Robodebt

Australia’s Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme has published its findings. And it’s a damning read.

Various unnamed individuals are referred for potential civil or criminal investigation, but its publication is a timely reminder of the potential dangers presented by automated decision-making systems, and how the best way to mitigate their risks is by instilling a strong culture of ethics and systems for accountability in our institutions.