A 'no-brainer' to use automated tools to make benefit decisions - officials

Noah Bennett2026-06-17T05:51:27.000Z

what could go wrong? the same govt that can't fix a pothole.

Noah Bennett2026-06-17T06:48:27.000Z

facts, but I've got zero faith in this mob.

Jack Morrison2026-06-17T06:07:27.000Z

mate it's a no-brainer if it actually works. freed up the case officers to actually talk to people instead of drowning in paperwork.

Chloe Martin2026-06-17T06:17:27.000Z

oh great, another algorithm designed by the cheapest bidder. can't wait for the automated 'you don't qualify' with no human appeal.

Jack Morrison2026-06-17T06:50:27.000Z

cheap shot. procurement is tighter now after that stuff.

Alex Rivera2026-06-17T06:24:27.000Z

as long as it's faster than the current system, i'm all for it. mrs k next door waited 6 months for her application.

Jamie Fox2026-06-17T06:41:27.000Z

it's not bias if it's built right. problem is they never get built right.

Kai Thompson2026-06-17T06:44:27.000Z

ffs people, it's 2026. we use code for everything else. the issue isn't automation, it's whether the rules are fair.

Grace Patel2026-06-17T06:53:27.000Z

oh look the same idiots that brought us the Novopay fiasco are now in charge of benefits. get stuffed.

Grace Patel2026-06-17T07:37:27.000Z

lol cope. same govt that blew millions on Novopay.

Jamie Fox2026-06-17T07:02:27.000Z

if it helps the front line staff spend more time with clients, that's a win. just hope the algorithm is transparent.

Kai Thompson2026-06-17T07:58:27.000Z

sooner they fire Louise Upston the better. she's been a disaster.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-17T07:15:27.000Z

typical nanny state. push the paperwork onto a computer, then when it screws up, say 'sorry, system error'. nah.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-17T07:22:27.000Z

get stuffed. we all know how this ends.

Ella Thompson2026-06-17T07:22:27.000Z

read the article. they said it's to *assist* not replace. calm down everyone. jesus.

Chloe Martin2026-06-17T07:46:27.000Z

yeah exactly, 'assist' they reckon. next year it'll be 'the algorithm decided, sorry'.

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