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Young people are often left out of the conversation on developments in data and AI, even though they will live with the consequences of those decisions for the longest. But given a chance to engage in a meaningful way, young...
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In this blog, Zoe Dale, Public Engagement Manager at ADR UK, explores the benefits of engaging the public with data research. From improving research quality and helping researchers develop new skills, to ensuring research reflects the experiences and priorities of the people represented in the data, Zoe considers why public engagement matters for research, researchers and wider society.
ADR UK is delighted to announce funding for an ADR UK Academic Lead team focused on driving secure economic public-sector data use, working with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). This project will deliver a step change in administrative data for economics research that benefits the public and supports economic growth in the UK.
This month’s episode of the Connecting Society podcast looks a little different. ADR UK recently took part in Pint of Science, a worldwide science festival which brings researchers to the pub to share their knowledge with local communities. At the event, we recorded a special two-part live episode of the podcast – part one is available now!
From helping us draft emails to supporting healthcare diagnostics, AI tools are increasingly becoming part of everyday life. But as these technologies move faster into public services and workplaces, an important question remains: are people being brought along for the journey? In the latest episode of Connecting Society, co-host Mark Green spoke to Eleanor O’Keeffe and Roshni Modhvadia from the Ada Lovelace Institute about how the public understands, experiences and responds to AI.
