{"product_id":"experiments-in-automating-immigration-systems-9781529219845","title":"Experiments in Automating Immigration Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jack Maxwell | Joe Tomlinson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bristol University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bristol University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Emigration \u0026amp; Immigration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, the United Kingdom's Home Office has started using automated systems to make immigration decisions. These systems promise faster, more accurate, and cheaper decision-making, but in practice they have exposed people to distress, disruption, and even deportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book identifies a pattern of risky experimentation with automated systems in the Home Office. It analyses three recent case studies including: a voice recognition system used to detect fraud in English-language testing; an algorithm for identifying 'risky' visa applications; and automated decision-making in the EU Settlement Scheme. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book argues that a precautionary approach is essential to ensure that society benefits from government automation without exposing individuals to unacceptable risks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46447920545943,"sku":"9781529219845","price":7359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781529219845.webp?v=1769142181","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/experiments-in-automating-immigration-systems-9781529219845","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}