1: The case for transparency

This episode investigates the use of automated decision-making in government and the lack of transparency that accompanies it. Researchers Alexandra Sinclair and Tatiana Kazim speak to Professor Joe Tomlinson about the steps people and government can take to improve this aspect of automation.

Discussed in this episode: the PLP's TAG register, Joe Tomlinson’s book, Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard Hub, the Australian Robodebt scandal, the English language testing scandal, and the UK Home Office's sham marriage algorithm.

Show website: www.peoplelawpower.org