I’m delighted that DCMS have today announced the members of our refreshed advisory board and updated on the Centre’s remit going forward. Since the CDEI was established in 2018, we have published internationally recognised research, including into two of the …
In February 2020, we published our review of online targeting, which included a number of recommendations to government, regulators and industry, regarding how data is used to shape the online experience. In the final report, we recommended that online platforms …
Algorithms play an essential role in moderating content on social media platforms. They can be used to identify material that has already been banned, as well as detect previously unseen forms of misinformation, by identifying signals that are indicative of …
At the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI), we aim to drive trustworthy innovation in data and data-driven technologies, including AI. Exploring, developing, and promoting mechanisms for supporting responsible data access and sharing across the economy is therefore a …
As set out in the UK government’s National Data Strategy, the CDEI has been exploring the role of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) in enabling trustworthy use of data. PETs have the potential to unlock innovation by enabling valuable data sharing and …
Following publication of our review of online targeting, we began to work with the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) to explore different ways to empower users to make active choices online about their privacy and personalisation settings. We defined “active choices” …
Last week, government published the response to the National Data Strategy consultation, and laid the ICO’s Data Sharing Code of Practice before Parliament. Respondents to the consultation considered questions relating to the five priority areas for action that government set …
Data-driven technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), have the potential to bring about significant benefits for our economy and society. However, they also introduce risks that need to be managed. As these technologies are more widely adopted, there is an …
Since March 2020, the CDEI has been monitoring the use of AI and data-driven technology in the UK’s COVID-19 response through two distinct lenses. Firstly, through our COVID-19 repository, which is a database for novel use-cases of artificial intelligence and …
The CDEI has been researching the role of privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) in enabling safe, private and trustworthy use of data. Privacy is a fundamental right. Organisations have an obligation to protect privacy, and must consider important legal, ethical, and …
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