Let’s Talk AI is here! Led by CMI Lead for AI and In/equality, Dr. Susan Oman (@suoman.bsky.social), this campaign is for and by the people - tackling the AI questions that matter to our communities. Read more about the campaign: sheffield.ac.uk/machine-inte... #AI #CMI #Equality #LetsTalkAI

Let’s Talk AI launches

A new AI awareness campaign, led by Dr. Susan Oman, Lead for AI and In/equality at CMI, is designed by the people, with the people, and for the people to address their experiences, questions, and conc...

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No mention of the notorious AI Skills Hub 😉 but if you want to understand how problematic it is for UK's democracy then check out our @techpolicypress.bsky.social piece with @taniaduarte.bsky.social, @markwong.bsky.social, @suoman.bsky.social & @timdavies.org.uk www.techpolicy.press/the-real-cos...

The Real Cost of the UK’s ‘Free AI Training for All’ is Democracy

Researchers argue the UK's 'AI Skills Hub' should be re-thought with input from civil society groups and public interest organizations.

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Dr. Elinor Carmi@elinorcarmi.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Now listening to the Science & Technology committee. Listening to Liz Kendall saying that growth is the main thing driving her department (no surprise). Also apparently ppl should not worry about AI because the workers in these industries know how good they are. parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

📢 Introducing: Carine Roos, a researcher working at the intersection of AI, democracy, & human rights. With experience across academia, civil society, & international organisations, she has contributed to global debates on digital rights, digital sovereignty, & ethical AI. (1/2)

Check out our new op-ed! With @taniaduarte.bsky.social @markwong.bsky.social, @suoman.bsky.social, & @timdavies.org.uk. We argue that these collabs normalize close relationships w/Big-Tech, setting them up to be key actors in governance who provide tech solutions to important social ‘problems’.

Tech Policy Press@techpolicypress.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The UK's "free AI training for all" program may offer free courses, but there is a cost to society for the government's approach. Elinor Carmi, Tania Duarte, Mark Wong, Susan Oman & Tim Davies argue it deepens Big Tech dependency while sidelining critical AI literacy and community organizations.

If you want to get a flavour of the kind of discussions that will be on the agenda at PAIRS in a few weeks time, check out recordings and write-ups from PAIRS 25 on YouTube and our website. Find the full list of papers, posters and recordings from 2025 here: www.pairs.site/26326... (1/4)

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She will be presenting at our in person event in New Delhi, India on 18th February 2026 on 'Responsible AI is participatory - undervalued impacts and symbolic value'. Find out more at 🔗 www.pairs.site/PAIRS... (2/2)

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📢 Introducing: Susan Oman, Senior Lecturer in Data, AI & Society & AI & In/equality Lead for the Centre of Machine Intelligence at The University of Sheffield. She recently completed a secondment as AHRC Policy/Research Fellow in Digital & International Cultures in the UK's DCMS. (1/2)

This time in 3 weeks (17th February 2026) we'll be kicking off the online event for PAIRS 2026. Book your ticket now and join us for a bumper 9.5 hours (across multiple timezones) of content including posters, presenters, workshops and lots of chances to talk to peers. 🔗

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So excited for this. Plans are really starting to come together and we have some great presentations linked up on #participation, #ArtificialIntelligence and #techGovernance

Participatory AI Research & Practice Symposium@pairs.site · 7mo ago

There's less than 1 month to go until our 2026 online event. Make sure you don't miss out by booking your ticket now. If you need any motivation the draft schedule is now published and we've got a bumper 9.5 hours (across multiple timezones) of content. 🔗 www.pairs.site/PAIRS-Online...

We are running a conference on 'Power and participation in public tech' and registration is now open to all. 📆 Friday 6th March 🕰️ 10:00 - 17:00 🏢 Manchester, UK 🔗 connectedbydata.org/events/2026... (1/X)

Power and participation in public tech

This conference is for anyone interested in how to achieve better outcomes in the delivery of digital, data and AI work in the public sector through the involvement of the public, communities and workers. Come if you’re a public servant trying to engage or involve the public in your work on technology. Come if you’re working in civil society, in the union movement, or with grassroots groups, trying to be heard. Come to share what you’re up to, and to learn from others; leave with new insights, ideas, and connections.

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Needlessly confusing "AI" story from @nytimes.com's #benjaminmullin and @katierobertson.bsky.social. They conflate a special purpose searchable database that collects political info w/ "AI" and eventually ChatGPT. The latter ISN'T what made the award-winning reporting possible. Please do better.

-a week until the deadline!

Susan Oman@suoman.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Do a funded PhD with me! We are looking for projects at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary enquiry into AI and inequalities! www.linkedin.com/posts/susan-...

Explore the world of #ArtificialIntelligence (AI) with Sheffield researchers. This new collection of films and podcasts, curated by @suoman.bsky.social from the @shefcmi.bsky.social, brings together insights into how AI is shaping our future. Discover: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/artif...

From Néstor García Canclini to Susan Oman — leading voices explore cultural policy in the digital age at #GlobalDialoguePUCP. 🔗 en.dialogo-global2025.pucp.edu.pe

International Conference

PUCP and the scientific journal Cultural Trends organize the 2025 edition of the International Conference

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Do a funded PhD with me! We are looking for projects at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary enquiry into AI and inequalities! www.linkedin.com/posts/susan-...

Power and Difference in the time of responsible AI at University of Sheffield on FindAPhD.com | Susan Oman

Do a funded PhD with me! We are looking for projects at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary enquiry into AI and inequalities! "Your doctoral research project will be designed by you to respond to...

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Who should have a voice in shaping AI? The Public Voices in AI project worked with communities and public participants to explore how people can help guide research, policy and development. Watch the video: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/publi... #ArtificialIntelligence #AI

Delighted to be honoured with this award. Read more about us and the project, here - covered by @sheffielduni.bsky.social sheffield.ac.uk/news/univers...

University of Sheffield researchers win UK first national AI prize

A new award recognising the strength and impact of the UK’s AI research, has been awarded to academics at the University of Sheffield.

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BRAID UK@braiduk.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Proud to see two BRAID projects shortlisted for Impact Awards at #UKAIRS2025 Congratulations to the FRAIM project team, led by Denis Newman-Griffis & Susan Oman in collaboration with Blast Theory @hannahredlerhawes.bsky.social on their WIN & to @caterinamoruzzi.bsky.social on her honorable mention.

🪧 Data & AI public engagement community of practice. On Wed 8 Oct 2pm we will be joined by @gileslane.bsky.social @raeng.org.uk on their People's AI Stewardship Summits & Anna Beckett on evaluating @civicdatacoop.bsky.social Residents’ Assembly. 🔗 Register at connectedbydata.org/events/2025...

Data and AI public engagement: Community of Practice

On Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 2pm we will hold the twelfth meeting of a community of practice as part of our project on Giving communities a powerful say in public sector data and AI projects.

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A real delight to be involved in today's @bbcaccessall.bsky.social about Sarah and her family. I don't often get to comment on the positive impacts of AI! TEXT: lnkd.in/eCYynpYH PODCAST: lnkd.in/e-WyQywZ

Did you catch @suoman.bsky.social on the news last night talking about AI MPs?! Head to 11:44 to catch up: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

I spoke to BBC news yesterday - this time about an MP who has commissioned a bot of himself to speak with constituents. I outlined issues as I saw them. Some of which are reported here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Mark Sewards becomes first MP to create himself as an AI bot

Mark Sewards MP says the chatbot version of himself will allow people to ask for help with local issues.

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The recording of our webinar with @cianooo.bsky.social and @suoman.bsky.social right here... www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoGu... @stsucl.bsky.social

Public Voices in AI: What experts think and what evidence says webinar

YouTube video by ESRC Digital Good Network

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ESRC Digital Good Network@digitalgoodnet.bsky.social · last yr.

The Public Voices in AI webinar series begins next week, with discussions around incorporating members of the broader community into policy and research. Register for the events here: digitalgood.net/pvai-seminar...

Our CMI Theme Lead for AI & Inequality, Dr. Susan Oman, was on BBC Radio 5 Live's Wake Up to Money this morning with Sean Farrington, discussing the ethics of AI in recruitment! Listen from 43:30: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #AI #Ethics #Recruitment #CMI @suoman.bsky.social

Wake Up to Money - Let's make a deal - BBC Sounds

Sean Farrington has the latest as the UK and US sign their tariff deal at the G7 Summit.

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During their work with @digitalgoodnet.bsky.social‬'s PVAI programme the People's Advisory Panel were particularly animated (pun intended!) about the work @suoman.bsky.social‬ was doing with artist Kitty McEwan. Let's Talk About AI - a webtoon - has now launched! 🔗 digitalgood.net/dg-outputs/...

- ESRC Digital Good Network

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Let's Talk About AI launched yesterday Our webtoon on evidence and inclusion in AI discussions digitalgood.net/dg-outputs/t... Govt commitment to a technical upskilling approach to AI literacy is inadequate. The webtoon is our commitment to nurturing broader understanding of AI - for EVERYONE.

- ESRC Digital Good Network

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TOMORROW - hear what @jackstilgoe.bsky.social & @cianooo.bsky.social from a survey of 4.5k AI researcher. Hear what I found reviewing 320 pieces of international evidence. ALSO - the public launch of the Let's Talk About AI webtoon 😍 by Kitty McEwan

ESRC Digital Good Network@digitalgoodnet.bsky.social · last yr.

As part of the Public Voices in AI webinar series, Jack Stilgoe, Cian O'Donovan and Susan Oman will be presenting their research on what experts think and what the evidence says when it comes to public opinion on AI. 📅 : 10 Jun 2025 16:00, online www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-voi...

This week on Wonkhe: As universities are again urged to provide support to struggling students, Jim Dickinson reviews the evidence - and finds our system of rapid graduate production a key potential cause of pressure and harm

Our drop-out and pace miracle is harming students’ health and learning

As universities are again urged to provide support to struggling students, Jim Dickinson reviews the evidence - and finds our system of rapid graduate production a key potential cause of pressure and...

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🎙️ Dr @suoman.bsky.social joined BBC Radio Wales to talk AI, art, power & public engagement — featuring #ConstantWashingMachine, Public Voices in AI & broader work at @shefcmi.bsky.social. 🎧 Listen now: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #AI #CMI #ResponsibleAI #PublicEngagement #FRAIM

Science Cafe - Responding to AI - BBC Sounds

Adam Walton explores UK research on artificial intelligence.

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While I was in the MRI tube this eve, I was on the radio: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/..., reflecting on the meaning, power and politics of AI, and using art to communicate AI to people I also talked about Blast Theory's #ConstantWashingMachine - curated by @hannahredlerhawes.bsky.social

Science Cafe - Responding to AI - BBC Sounds

Adam Walton explores UK research on artificial intelligence.

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Join us to hear about what we found from studying AI researchers and what they say about public reception of AI. Findings from @jackstilgoe.bsky.social/ @cianooo.bsky.social's survey of 4.5k AI experts and the review I led of 320 pieces of international evidence.

ESRC Digital Good Network@digitalgoodnet.bsky.social · last yr.

As part of the Public Voices in AI webinar series, Jack Stilgoe, Cian O'Donovan and Susan Oman will be presenting their research on what experts think and what the evidence says when it comes to public opinion on AI. 📅 : 10 Jun 2025 16:00, online www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-voi...