HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors
BBC News·May 14, 2026
HM Revenue and Customs has awarded a £175m contract to British tech firm Quantexa to utilize its artificial intelligence technology. The AI system will be used to identify and prevent fraud, as well as detect errors in tax returns. Quantexa's financial data platform is expected to enhance HMRC's capabilities in detecting and addressing tax evasion and inaccuracies. The partnership aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of tax collection and compliance in the UK.
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