Interactive futures Workshop

Day 2: Friday, 13 September

We propose an interactive workshop centred on the interplay between human intelligence and artificial intelligence (AI) in the evolving landscape of research. The workshop aims to stimulate rigorous methodological discussion on the potential impact of AI, and what is needed from us as researchers to maximise potential, while minimising risks. The first part of the workshop will address the experiential dimension of researchers employing AI, with an emphasis on understanding its effects on the way we perceive and value our craft. This part will engage with questions such as: How does the incorporation of AI into research practices change the researchers' experience? What implications does this have on our conceptualisation of research? The second part of the workshop will apply our existing knowledge of research methods to investigate dynamic roles of HI (Humans Intelligence) vs AI in the research process. This will involve discussion of case studies where AI is already in use to enhance existing qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as where they may be scope in the future to evolve new methodologies. Participants will explore ethical implications, and strategies to minimise bias. Participants will delve into how current quality assurance processes can be applied to AI, while identifying areas where new skill development is necessary. The workshop will empower researchers to feel more in control of how they utilise their skills and knowledge to optimise the use of AI in their research, thereby shaping the future of AI within the research community.