Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is a tool that can improve our lives. It can help improve decision-making by modelling outcomes of government policies, or detect small changes in scan images that the human eye may not spot.

But it also comes with challenges. Machine learning involves processing millions of images from people who may not have consented to their data being used in this way. Algorithms may be developed without diversity in mind, putting women and BAME people at risk. And the power needed for AI consumes huge resources at a time when climate change is an increasing threat.