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(2025) News article / media
Swedish welfare authorities suspend 'discriminatory' AI model
Computer Weekly
Ref: SRC-001-SWE-001
Accessed: 3/25/2026
Summary
Reports on the suspension of Försäkringskassan's ML risk scoring system following IMY inspection. Confirms system was introduced in 2013, assigned risk scores to social security applicants, and was suspended in June 2025. Includes IMY lawyer Måns Lysén's confirmation and Försäkringskassan's statement about discontinuation due to EU AI regulation compliance concerns. Notes the agency has no plans to resume the system.
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Ikumi, S. (2025) 'Swedish welfare authorities suspend "discriminatory" AI model', Computer Weekly, 19 June. Available at: https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366634703/Swedish-welfare-authorities-suspend-discriminatory-AI-model (Accessed: 25 March 2026).