Fury as HMRC to ‘probe taxpayers’ AI chat history’ in new crackdown
HMRC could force UK taxpayers to hand over their artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot histories under new rules to catch out dodgers. The tax authority's powers to obtain computer "records" to ensure Brits have paid enough tax could be expanded under the Budget Bill, which will become law at the end of May.
TL;DR
- HMRC may gain the power to access taxpayers' AI chatbot histories under new Budget Bill rules.
- The proposals aim to combat tax evasion by expanding the tax authority's access to computer records.
- Critics like the Taxpayers' Alliance describe the move as a "deeply intrusive overreach" that risks privacy.
- Taxpayers could face fines for non-compliance with information demands.
- HMRC states the update is to reflect digital data processing and will only be used where a lawful basis exists.