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Act now on tech to avoid another robodebt: Santow - InnovationAusThere is now a “once-in-a-generation” challenge to ensure technology is developed and rolled fairly and equitably to ensure harmful programs like robodebt are avoided in the future, Human Rights Commissioner Ed Santow says. The Australian Human Rights Commission’s report on human rights and technology was tabled in federal Parliament this week, with 38 recommendations to government on how to ensure new technologies are used by governments and the private sector in a fair, inclusive and accountable way. The recommendations included the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Commissioner, a moratorium on the use of facial recognition in high-stakes situations until adequate regulation is in place, and legislation to ensure accountability around AI-informed decision-making.