Ethics of Researching with and on AI
AI has shaped our lives for years, but its rapid growth raises big questions. Dr Denis Newman Griffis explores the ethical challenges and opportunities of AI in social research.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for longer than we may think but recent years has seen its rapid expansion into every corner of our lives, including in teaching and research practices in multiple - often controversial - ways. Dr. Denis Newman-Griffis shares how they have grappled with the ethical challenges - and opportunities - AI brings in social research.
Dr Denis Newman-Griffis is senior lecturer in the School of Computer Science at the University of Sheffield. Their research explores how equitable AI and data science may be used to improve human well-being. They have published extensively across these topics in computer science, health informatics, and social science venues, and is leading funded projects in responsible AI practice and disability informatics.
Recommended Reading:
- Newman-Griffis D, Woods HB, Wu Y, Thelwall M & Holm J (2025) Funding by Algorithm - A handbook for responsible uses of AI and machine learning by research funders. Research on Research Institute.
- Newman-Griffis D (2025) AI thinking: a framework for rethinking artificial intelligence in practice. Royal Society Open Science, 12(1).
Credits
- Host: Hannah Redman (PhD Candidate at the University of Sheffield)
- Guest: Dr Denis Newman-Griffis (Senior Lecturer & Theme Lead in AI for Health at the University of Sheffield)
- Producer and Editor: Hannah Redman (PhD Candidate at the University of Sheffield)
- Producer and Editor: AC Davidson (Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Sheffield)
- Producer and Editor: Nabeela Ahmed (Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Sheffield)
- Music: (freesoundproject - ‘Night sessions (Piano and Bass)’ by elaineaeris)
