SAINTS CDT, University of York

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... the challenges with its measurement and some recommendations for researchers and policy makers, as we navigate environments with an increasing number of interconnected IoT devices. 👇

SAINTS researcher Prenika Anand interviewed Decision Scientist and Policy Analyst Magda Osman to explore the pathways to psychological impact from smart technologies, how this applies to AI and older people...👇

We’re back with Episode 5 of The Silver LAIning Series!

In this episode we unpack the big question: How do we protect older adults from psychological harm when experts can’t even agree on its definition in a digital age? 👇

She is also representing SAINTS at the 'Shaping Tomorrow - The UK AI Showcase & Reception' with the UK delegation and Special Guests hosted by The British High Commissioner in New Delhi, Ms Lindy Cameron CB OBE.

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Prenika Anand is attending the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi this week. She has presented her current work in Psychological Safety of AI in Assisted Living technologies at the Participatory AI Research and Practice Symposium.

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Who benefits from the use of AI, and at what cost to others (and themselves)? Who bears the residual risks, and for what benefit to themselves (and others)?

More to come from this important collaboration...

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We finished the workshop with a grand question: What is the BIG argument for the safe use of AI in policing? What subsequent concrete questions should both policymakers and police forces ask when presented with AI-enabled solutions?

We explored the disparity between the expectations of police forces and current technological capabilities. We also discussed how state-of-the-art AI assurance, building on long-established practices in safety-critical systems, can support the responsible deployment of AI in policing.

On the 16th February we welcomed colleagues from the Forensic Speech Services, from the Department of Language and Linguistic Science at the University of York to discuss the increased use of speech technology, especially AI-driven tools, in law enforcement.

The full news segment can be found here (starts at 12 minutes in): lnkd.in/eBjhqM7Q

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Here's the question posed to the audience: When developing such systems, are we aiming to reduce the burden on non-disabled users by avoiding accommodation, or to genuinely improve accessibility and autonomy for disabled users?

"We must take into consideration whether this technology is designed for the hearing experience or the Deaf experience."

Poppy Fynes, had the privilege of being interviewed on ITV News as an AI and Accessibility Expert, discussing the new XRAI AR2 captioning glasses and what this technology could mean for members of the Deaf community, including herself.

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The session sparked conversations into why psychological harm is an important issue, the complexities of measuring it, and the challenges of establishing a definitive standard for psychological safety.

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Magda Osman joined SAINTS for a roundtable discussion to discuss her work, "Psychological harm: what is it and how does it apply to consumer products with internet connectivity."

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Introduction by Professor Ibrahim Habli, Director, SAINTS Spotify video

📣 Announcing The Silver LAIning: a SAINTS Podcast! 📣

The future of care is here, but is it safe? Dive into conversations to analyse the benefits and risks AI presents, particularly for older adults🎙️
@ihabli.bsky.social explains more➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/3zXbFxPpWd4AL28hru9bDK

UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Safe Artificial Intelligence Systems (SAINTS) The SAINTS Centre for Doctoral Training is the UK’s first multidisciplinary PhD programme focused solely on the safety of artificial intelligence (AI).

📣Fully-funded PhD Studentships in Safe AI!

Prompted by further partner support, we’re launching an additional SAINTS recruitment round for PhD students starting in Sept 25. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in Computer Science or Sociology.

Apply 👉saints-cdt.ai/2025-studentships/

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We recently hosted our second SAINTS Quarterly workshop, which allowed our doctoral researchers to present their research progress, discuss the motivation behind their work and share initial plans for carrying out their PhD projects.

Find out more 👉 lnkd.in/euHV332c

💻 Understanding the BIG argument for AI safety cases 💻

Join the authors of our new Balanced, Integrated and Grounded Argument at our upcoming webinar as they explore the development of the paper and it's approach to creating comprehensive AI safety cases.

⏲️12PM–1PM GMT
➡️Register: lnkd.in/ekmUs_wj

Prof Ibrahim Habli at the "Building Global Futures - AI and Healthcare" event

Prof Ibrahim Habli at the "Building Global Futures - AI and Healthcare" event

Prof Ibrahim Habli at the "Building Global Futures - AI and Healthcare" event

As part of the "Building Global Futures - AI and Healthcare" event at the Guildhall in York earlier this week, SAINTS' Professor Ibrahim Habli (@ihabli.bsky.social) emphasised the importance of a whole-system and human-centric approach to ensuring the safe deployment of clinical AI. #AI #AIHealth

Prof Ibrahim Habli giving a talk at Symposium: Safety Critical Systems Symposium SSS'25

Prof Ibrahim Habli giving a talk at Symposium: Safety Critical Systems Symposium SSS'25

Prof John McDermid giving a talk at Symposium: Safety Critical Systems Symposium SSS'25

This week, SAINTS is participating in SSS'25:

▶️ Prof Ibrahim Habli (ihabli.bsky.social) introduced the Centre, its focus on AI safety research & training, and SAINTS’ partners.
▶️ Prof John McDermid (SAINTS Partnerships co-lead) delivered a keynote on AI Safety and Security👉 buff.ly/4gyxaRA

What's in a Voice? With Dr Jennifer Chubb & Dr Peter Harrison - The Last Human Voice Podcast The use of AI to enhance actors' accents in the film The Brutalist  has made headlines and drawn considerable negatve backlash.Away from sensationalist takes and knee-jerk reactions, the response may…

Listen to Dr Jenn Chubb (SAINTS Responsible AI lead) & Dr Peter Harrison (Department of Law, University of York) on The Last Human Voice podcast. The episode 'What's in a Voice?' explored AI voice cloning in the creative industries. #SAINTSCDT #SafeAIPhD

Listen now👉

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SAINTS Ethics Lead and Professor of Philosophy, Tom Stoneham (@tomstoneham.dair-community.social.ap.brid.gy) recently hosted a webinar for the UK Council for Graduate Education in which he explored the ethics of generative AI in research.

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We're pleased to announce that our Open Research Awards scheme is back for 2025! 🏆

We are offering prizes of £400 each to projects and initiatives which engage with open research practices and principles

Read the full terms and submit your work for consideration by Mon 28 April 👉 bit.ly/OR-awards

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Announcing the success of the official launch of the SAINTS CDT.

Guests included key colleagues from industry, academia, & the regulatory community, alongside our first cohort of 11 postgraduate researchers.

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Quote from Prof Ibrahim Habli: The shift from an unhealthy fixation on existential risk to prioritising the safety of real AI products and services is a welcome move in the UK Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan.

In response to the UK Government's AI Opportunities Action Plan, Prof Ibrahim Habli (@ihabli.bsky.social) explains why it's a positive move for AI and the UK.

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Applications are now open for funded studentships to start in September 2025. Deadline: Wednesday 15 January 2025
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Applications are now open for fully-funded PhD positions at the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Safe AI Systems (SAINTS) at the University of York.

Applications close on Wednesday 15 January 2025

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