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UK unleashes “Fraud Risk Assessment Accelerator” AI tool after record half-billion pound crackdown

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Jean Hurley

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Record savings are welcomed, but experts warn relying solely on technology risks neglecting crucial human element.

​The UK government has credited a high-tech surge, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data analytics, with delivering the country’s “biggest ever fraud crackdown,” saving the taxpayer a record £480m ($640m) in the year to April 2025.

​The announcement, led by the UK Cabinet Office, highlights a cutting-edge AI

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