AI sign language translation is emerging as a fast-moving and important area of interest in the sector. This interest is no longer theoretical, over the past year we have now seen AI sign translation services being publicly utilised in the UK. With this we’ve also noticed growing numbers of members asking whether such tools are […]
Version 1.5 – 08 July 2025. First version published 9th Aug 2024 One key challenge institutions are facing when looking to adopt Generative AI relates to age restrictions and consent issues for learners under 18. This is not a new problem; age restrictions have been in place for several years when using online tools, and institutions […]
The US Government has just published its AI action plan. Given the UK’s own AI Opportunities Action Plan was published earlier this year, and that both plans touch directly or indirectly on education and research, it’s worth comparing the two. What’s changing in the US? How does it differ from the UK approach? And what […]
In my previous post on the topic of AI and inclusion I highlighted Hull College’s use of Microsoft Translate as a standout example of socially beneficial AI. Without such innovations, the educational progress of displaced students coming to the UK would have to wait until their command of English caught up. With AI, this […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way we live, work, and interact with the world. From education and healthcare to business and media, AI is now embedded in many of society’s most critical systems. But as its influence grows, so do the ethical questions. Particularly around who are the beneficiaries of the technology? who […]
We recently saw a new methodology for Image Generation integrated into OpenAI’s GPT 4o that has resulted in significant improvements to the quality of images that Generative AI can create. To see a more in-depth comparison, please read Catherine Barker’s blog post if you haven’t already. You may have seen the viral trend of people […]
Figure 1 – Andrew’s examples of how applications of facial recognition fit into his Creepiness Matrix When Jisc’s self-paced Artificial Intelligence and Ethics course was first launched back in 2021, ChatGPT hadn’t yet appeared on the scene. OpenAI was still a niche name. Generative AI tools weren’t generating headlines—or policies. So you’d be forgiven […]
This is a legacy post, aimed at our members and discussing information that was widely available at the time. We leave posts that have been superseded in place as a historical record. For the latest information on AI and the environment, we recommend the United Nations University’s Environmental Cost of AI Energy Use (June 2026) […]
Before the release of ChatGPT late in 2022, predictions abounded on how the emergence of AI would impact social inclusion. Those with a positive outlook, for instance, forecasted that AI would make lifelong learning more affordable and higher in quality, enabling more inclusive opportunities throughout people’s lives. Others, meanwhile, warned that the digital […]
Another day, another new and slightly unexpected AI development. This time, it’s DeepSeek. It’s been hard to miss the news, but in case you have, here’s a quick summary: Chinese company DeepSeek has surprised the AI world by releasing a model that rivals OpenAI’s ‘chain of thought’ model. This is a model that ‘thinks through’ […]