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Petition demands ban on AI in disability assessments, citing contractor insolvency

A petition is circulating to ban the use of AI in Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments and remove contracts from Ingeus. The petition argues that Ingeus's parent company is bankrupt, making them unable to cover liabilities, and that AI is being used in assessments without public knowledge. It calls for the Minister of Work & Pensions, Pat McFadden, the Prime Minister Andy Burnham, and the Home Secretary to take action. AI

IMPACT Highlights concerns about the use of AI in sensitive government assessments and the potential impact on vulnerable individuals.

RANK_REASON The item is a petition and a call to action, not a direct announcement or release from a primary source.

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Petition demands ban on AI in disability assessments, citing contractor insolvency

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # Petition # AI # PIP Ban AI PIP assessments, remove Ingeus contracts To Head minister of Work & Pensions Pat McFadden Also PM Andy Burnham and Home Secretary B

    # Petition # AI # PIP Ban AI PIP assessments, remove Ingeus contracts To Head minister of Work & Pensions Pat McFadden Also PM Andy Burnham and Home Secretary Ban Ingeus from having contracts as their parent company is bankrupt and they cannot cover their liability They are using…