Deloitte to Pay Money Back to Albanese Government After Using AI in $440k Report
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Deloitte is required to refund the Australian government for a $440k report that was partially generated using AI without proper disclosure, sparking concerns about transparency and accountability in government contracting.
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It is a liability issue waiting to happen.
Deloitte lost $440k and lots of credibility --- all due to misapplication of AI. And the party is just getting started.
This will get a lot worse before it starts to get better.
No, the wording is akin to "the Trump Administration". The PM of Australia is named Albanese. The surname derives from the Italian word for someone of Albanian descent.