Public administrations in a growing number of countries around the world are employing algorithms based on artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the allocation of public social services, such as unemployment benefits. The expectation behind this is that AI-based assessment will be more efficient and objective.Public administrations in a growing number of countries around the world are employing algorithms based on artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the allocation of public social services, such as unemployment benefits. The expectation behind this is that AI-based assessment will be more efficient and objective.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]