Careful Trouble (Careful Industries and Promising Trouble)

"The implementation of digital ID in any rushed way therefore runs a risk of deepening existing inequalities and distrust, which could harm the government’s agenda to restore trust between communities and build societal cohesion. If the government is to make digital inclusion a priority, digital technologies must not compromise on civil liberties and freedoms – and must take on board the possible warnings in our research." Rachel Coldicutt reflects on the new the Data (Use and Access) Bill in today's LabourList. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezSNXXQE

Introducing our new board member: Seham Areff 🥳 Seham Areff is a human rights lawyer, policy advisor and strategy consultant. She has spent her career advising global leaders across business, philanthropy and multilateral institutions on how to navigate volatile landscapes and complex transitions. She is currently: 🌍 Advising multinationals on the geopolitics of AI ❤️🩹 Building the responsible use of AI/ML programme at one of the world’s biggest health companies 📊 Engaging with multilaterals like the OECD on the development of inclusive, ethical and human-rights forward global AI regulations, principles and standards Find out more about our board, we’re also looking for a treasurer get in touch if this could be you: https://lnkd.in/eD_GFaw8

How do you feel about digital ID? Our latest research shows there are significant divides between generations and communities about the potential impacts of digital ID. ❌ 60% of Black and 66% of Asian respondents expressed concern that digital ID could lead to social exclusion. 🕊️ 53% of people from both groups express concern over the impact that digital technologies have on people's freedoms. 🚨 60% of 18-24 year olds and 61% 25-34 year olds expressed concern about discrimination caused by lack of access to suitable ID. 🚔 Policing is one of the most contested issues, particularly the issue of whether or not the police should have the ability to request ID. Read more in “Digital Identity in the UK: A Rapid Response Study”: https://lnkd.in/e8hQpNVD

What is the future of the creative industries and AI? Whilst investment in AI is rapidly growing, there is an equally growing concern from the creative industries about what this means for their sector. We are bringing together creative practitioners, researchers and industry representatives to shape and share ideas for AI policy in the creative industries. Join us for a half-day unconference with Responsible Ai UK to discuss how we can collectively move forward! 🗓️ Tues 19th November ⏲️ 12:00 - 16:00 📍 The Lowry Hotel, Salford M3 5LH, UK Secure your tickets now: https://lu.ma/q03v8qrb

Our friends Knowle West Media Centre are hosting "What if...? Seeds of Tomorrow Growing Today" - a community tech + arts event on Thursday 17th October at KWMC. From 6pm - 9pm you will hear from artists, community organisers and researchers. Book your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e_efwkJ9

I am currently sick in bed, trying to speed recover from a lingering cold, because I'm doing not one but *three* talks this week, on data, emerging technologies, and public good. On Tuesday, for NPC (New Philanthropy Capital) on why funders should worry about AI and new technologies (tl;dr: power and justice!) On Thursday, at the Charity Digital Artificial Intelligence Summit, I'll be talking charity leaders through some of the climate, rights and justice issues that mean using AI might be at odds with their organisations' values and the needs of their beneficiaries On Friday I'll be at the Royal Statistical Society talking about data for public good, in particular sharing some insight from Careful Trouble (Careful Industries and Promising Trouble)'s Digital ID work, looking at the importance of designing for mini publics. And I have some free slots for paid talks in November and December, so do get in touch if you'd like to make some #carefultrouble

How do we reach young people? Especially when providing an important service such as mental health support or financial advice. Youth organisations across the UK are facing this question. Our research has uncovered that there isn’t one way to reach out. Because, unlike other generations, Google is unlikely to be their starting point. 40% of young people between 18-24 years old are using TikTok, Instagram or other social platforms to search for information, rather than Google Search or Google Maps. Our report ‘Meeting young people where they are” Towards a new model of essential digital support’ emphasises the need for a greater understanding of young people’s support needs and journeys. By working with young people, we can build this into the design of support and infrastructure. Read more about how we bring changes to digital services for young people in our report: https://lnkd.in/e-ks358h

Rachel Coldicutt and Sarah Drinkwater are hosting a roundtable at WVC:E Summit on 8th October! The session will ask what are the ethical implications and considerations surrounding artificial intelligence technologies? Is it all just fear mongering? What is our role as VCs? This annual summit for women in VC in Paris on Oct 7-8 alongside a lineup of GPs, VCs, LPs, and innovators. Rachel will also be in Paris Monday 7-Thursday 10 October and has some gap for coffees - let us know if you’d like to connect! 🎟 Tickets are available now! Learn more and register at https://www.wvce.tech/

Well hello there people of LinkedIn with commissioning and funding budgets who are interested in fairer technology futures, inclusive innovation and responsible AI. We have some availability at Careful Trouble (Careful Industries and Promising Trouble) towards the end of the year and would *love* to work with you. We can't share all the work we do with clients and partners, but some recent work: 🤖 Responsible and ethical AI training and strategic development for creative businesses and funders 🕵🏻♀️ A rapid response study of Digital ID in the UK, bringing together public attitudes research with landscape scanning 🚘 AI in the Street - a pilot for the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Bridging Responsible AI Divides programme, understanding the impacts of innovation on people's quality of life 🛜 Community Connectivity - trialling community-owned broadband and developing a social model for digital inclusion with Impact on Urban Health 🔮 Proposals for a Digital Civil Society Observatory for the The British Academy series on a good digital society 🪧Stewarding Meaningful Innovation - a piece strategic foresight for Royal Academy of Engineering, on models for engineering in the context of the polycrisis We bring a feminist, social justice lens to some of the most difficult and urgent problems organisations face. Anna Hamilos and I would be delighted to chat if you want to make some Careful Trouble 😉

Announcing a new research project, in collaboration with University of Bristol🎉 Together with Prof Albert Sanchez-Graells, we will develop a tool to support responsible AI procurement by local authorities. The ‘plug and play’ tool will bring into a single place different strands of guidance and be tailored to supporting decisions on whether and how to procure AI in the local authority context. This project is coming at a vital time for the new government. We can realise the benefits of automation while minimising problems for communities and public bodies! Find out more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/eXbJE3JD