Video resources explaining some of the ideas around AI systems
These short videos aim to explain the basic concepts of Artificial Intelligence and seek to explore how it might be used to help those who care for children, young people and their families.
A brief introduction to AI
We are all being told that AI is going to revolutionise the way we live and work, but what exactly is it? And how can we prepare for the potential changes that are coming? This short video explains some of the basic principles of AI and how we are using it now and might use it in the future.
Three Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Be Used
AI can be deployed in three distinct ways: as an assistant, as a generator, or as an agent. Understanding these helps us to know what to expect from different AI tools, determine how much we want to rely on them, and understand what level of human oversight these need.
How AI learns from Data
How does AI learn from data? How do different types of AI models acquire their knowledge? And what might this mean for the work that you do?" Understanding this matters because the advice, suggestions, and decisions offered by the AI you use will be directly influenced by how it learned - and from what data.
The ethical implications and challenges of using AI in public services
AI is already being used across parts of the public sector to help to allocate resources, keep records, analyse patterns, and predict needs and risks. So, when algorithms are being used to inform or influence decisions about real lives and situations, it is critical that practitioners are aware of how AI makes conclusions and what the ethical implications of this are.
AI tools in your daily life and work
From the moment you check your phone in the morning, to using digital systems in your work day, AI is everywhere. There is plenty out there that you might be using without even realising it. Let's explore the AI tools many of us are now likely to encounter every day - both at home and at work.
Find out more through our Emerging Insights Series webinars
Our Emerging Insights Series of webinars focused on AI and children’s social care aims to explore the effects and experiences of how AI is being used in social care, the implications of these, how AI may be can enhance - not replace -human roles in child and social services, focusing on ethics, inclusion, and responsible innovation. We will explore how AI is influencing working practices in the child and social care sector, and what challenges and opportunities it brings.