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The use of AI in the rental market is being scrutinized as it is increasingly employed to screen and rank tenancy applications and inform decisions about social housing. The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute highlights this growing trend and calls for enhanced regulatory measures to manage potential biases and ethical concerns associated with these digital tools. While the article raises important regulatory issues, it offers limited discussion on the potential existential risks of AI. However, it emphasizes the significance of addressing governance frameworks to safeguard against harm and ensure fairness in AI applications in housing.

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