Knowledge Media Institute

04/10/2024

Shifting Power: Stories of Artificial Intelligence and Justice, by Dr. Tracie Farrell

In 2022, I received a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and justice. Our research program has explored how global power asymmetries impact different parts of the AI pipeline, the dominant narratives around AI that persist in the literature and the media, and the alternative narratives that emerge from communities most impacted by negative downstream impacts of this technology. In this talk, I will be reflecting on the first two years of my Future Leaders Fellowship, sharing some insights from the project so far, some personal stories about what researching this topic means to me, and some indications of future research for which feedback and collaboration are welcome.

This event will take place on Tuesday 29 October 2024 at 11:30.
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In 2022, I received a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and justice. Our research program has explored how global power asymmetries impact different parts of the AI pipeline, the dominant narratives around AI that persist in the literature and the m...

25/09/2024

Creative engagement and co-design for inclusion
In this presentation, Dr. Nicole Lotz, explores the intersection of creativity, design and learning. Over the past decade, my research has focused on developing inclusive co-design methodologies that empower marginalised groups. Through a series of case studies, I will discuss various projects that have employed these approaches in diverse contexts. Examples include collaborations with FabLabs in Mexico, online social engagement initiatives, and co-designing educational programs with student partners at the Open University. These projects highlight the potential of creative engagement to promote inclusivity, drive social change, and address pressing societal challenges.
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This presentation explores the intersection of creativity, design and learning. Over the past decade, my research has focused on developing inclusive co-design methodologies that empower marginalised groups. Through a series of case studies, I will discuss various projects that have employed these a...

26/06/2024

https://democratic-reflection.web.app/events/8

19/03/2024

Our for young Black people can support you! We’re offering financial support and a steppingstone in your career development in if would like to be a part of the community, aged 16-20. Click here for more info

11/03/2024

What do you think is "After AI?" We are interested in whatever form of prediction or methodology you find relevant – science, intuition, divine inspiration, prophecy, astrology, folklore, etc.
Submit an abstract and/or join us at our symposium on May 17th. Abstracts are due March 28th 12:00am AoE

27/02/2024

AI UK Fringe 2024 workshop: Explore the rapid evolution of AI shaping the entire research process. From deep learning to LLMs, discover how these technologies revolutionise study design, peer review, and more. Register: https://ai4re.github.io/ Alan Turing Institute

19/02/2024

Excited to be part of AI UK 2024 Fringe event? Join us for "Navigating the Future - AI's Impact on Education." Let's explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the education landscape. https://events.kmi.open.ac.uk/ai-and-ed/

12/02/2024

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30/11/2023

PhD Studentship vacancies in
Topics:
1. Blockchain
2. Computational Social Science
3. Data Science and Extended Intelligence
4. New Media in Society
Application deadline: 05 February 2024 (9am UK time)
https://kmi.open.ac.uk/studentships/vacancies/

25/07/2023

Congratulations
Dr Lucas Anastasiou on your PhD success, pictured with Prof John Domingue and Dr Elena Musi
Read the full story here https://kmi.open.ac.uk/news/19844
The Open University: STEM The Open University

08/06/2023

**Register now** Professor Enrico Motta will take part in this Upcoming Researcher Live Episode:
Examining How AI is Transforming Knowledge Discovery
When? June 29th at 4pm CET

Go to Research Solutions to register on their Research Live page.

06/06/2023

The HERoS final conference on 25th May was attended by Gregoire Burel and Harith Alani as representatives of the HERoS OU team. Gregoire; the lead KMi researcher on HERoS, said, “This project allowed us to bring our expertise in misinformation research to supporting Covid-19 response.” Harith, who was the OU’s principal investigator on the project, stated that “this was a very impactful project in terms of scientific output and media attention, thanks to all the KMi researchers, developers, and support staff who contributed so much to the success of this project”. Read the full story here...

The HEROS Project recently wrapped up its final stakeholder conference, presenting its innovative actionable knowledge that contributes to improving pandemic response under four areas: governance, models in epidemics, medical supply chain management, and social media analytics. HERoS aims to improve...