The government plans to implement AI technology to estimate the age of asylum seekers claiming to be children based on their facial features. Angela Eagle announced the initiative amid criticism of current age estimation methods. The AI technology will leverage millions of verifiable images to provide accurate age estimates for individuals whose ages are disputed. A pilot scheme is set to begin, aiming for integration into official checks soon. Despite existing concerns regarding bias in AI decision-making, the government is exploring further applications of this technology.
The government will test technology that judges a person's age based on their facial features, aiming to accurately estimate the age of asylum seekers claiming to be children.
Angela Eagle stated that facial age estimation offers a potentially rapid and simple means to test judgments regarding an individual's age in disputes.
A pilot scheme is being commissioned to test AI technology for age verification, with plans to integrate it into official checks next year.
Concerns persist regarding AI tools amplifying bias in government decision-making, despite exploration of various applications by ministers.
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