Deloitte Undertakes to Repay Aussie Government After Official Report Includes AI Errors
Deloitte, one of the world’s largest consulting firms, has agreed to refund part of the $440,000 payment it received from the Australian government after acknowledging that AI was used in preparing a government-commissioned report. The Employment & Workplace Relations Department had hired Deloitte in 2024 to review the “Future Made in Australia” initiative, focused on a compliance system designed to issue penalties to job seekers who fail to meet certain obligations. However, the release of the report in July quickly sparked criticism due to its numerous errors. According to investigations by the Australian Financial Review, the document included references to…