AI in Tax Administration: Opportunities, Risks and Emerging Practice
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way governments manage data, detect fraud, and engage with citizens—and tax administrations are no exception. From chatbots and risk scores to automated audits and predictive analytics, AI holds the promise of smarter, faster, and more efficient tax systems. But can it deliver, especially in the complex realities of low- and middle-income countries?
This webinar—third session of the World Bank–ICTD series on digitalisation and tax—dives into cutting-edge developments in AI and their implications for tax policy and administration. We’ll explore practical use cases from research conducted by J-PAL-affiliated researchers in Africa, supported by the Digital Identification and Finance Initiative (DigiFI) at J-PAL Africa (based at the University of Cape Town), combined with more theoretical considerations from ongoing World Bank work on the topic.
Speakers
- Joseph Eloi, World Bank Group
- Gabriel Toulek, University of Pittsburgh
- Victor Pouliquen, University of Essex
Moderated by Fabrizio Santoro, ICTD.
