The Social Security Administration (SSA) is adopting AI technology to enhance fraud detection and streamline operations. However, this shift raises concerns about potential bias and the risk of unfairly impacting legitimate beneficiaries. A recent report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) highlights the SSA's investment in AI and its collaboration with other agencies to spot possible fraud, even in cases where individuals may not be acting maliciously. This heightened scrutiny, combined with insufficient oversight of the SSA's AI practices, could disproportionately harm vulnerable groups, resulting in wrongful denials or terminations of benefits.
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