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Appeal Court ruling a warning to Govt on AI use, lawyer says

Simpson Grierson partner Nick Chapman says the building question of whether AI-generated decisions can be challenged has been answered.

Simpson Grierson partner Nick Chapman.

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A Court of Appeal ruling in a case where an automated Ministry of Justice system generated inaccurate criminal history reports suggests AI-driven government decisions can be challenged in court, a Simpson Grierson partner says.

The decision serves as a warning to government departments on the risks

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