Dr. Oldfield on AI and Statistics at the Sprite+ Fellows Event
Introduction At the recent Sprite+ Fellows event, Dr. Oldfield delivered a compelling address on the fundamental connection between AI and statistics. This talk highlighted how statistical methods are crucial not only for building robust AI models but also for ensuring they are fair and reliable. This blog post dives into the key points from that […]
AI and Education: Dr. Oldfield on the LSE Eden Podcast
Introduction Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept in education. In a recent episode of the LSE Eden Podcast, Dr. Oldfield shared his expertise on the profound ways AI is reshaping classrooms and learning environments. This blog post explores the key takeaways from that insightful discussion, highlighting how AI can serve as a […]
Dr Oldfield working with Turing on Business Competency Framework
Dr Oldfield has been part of the advisory group to the Turing on the new Business Competency Framework. With version 2 launching in 2026 it has been important to involve the IST, a body of AI Professionals and Experts, in the creating of this critical piece of work. . From providing a voice for the […]
Dr Oldfield speaks at British Science Week
British Science week is an excellent time for scientists of all walks of life to come together to discuss their profession. In this session Dr Oldfield discussed how we can develop technology safely and robustly whilst not stifling innovation. A key element of this talk was to alert the community to the fact that every […]
Dr. Oldfield’s Keynote on Data & AI Ethics at the CIVICA Forum
Introduction The CIVICA Forum brought together leading minds to discuss the ethical challenges of our digital age. At the heart of the conversation was Dr. Oldfield’s keynote speech on data and AI ethics, a topic that is becoming increasingly relevant as data-driven decisions impact society on a daily basis. This article provides a comprehensive overview […]
Dr. Oldfield on Technical AI Challenges: Insights from the Machine Ethics Podcast
Introduction In an era of rapid technological advancement, AI practitioners are confronted with a complex set of challenges that go beyond simple coding. In a recent appearance on the Machine Ethics Podcast, Dr. Oldfield provided a deep dive into the technical hurdles facing the AI community. This blog post explores the key insights from her […]
Dr Oldfield Speaks at SPRITE+ on AI, Risk Awareness and Psychological Nudging
Dr Oldfield Speaks at SPRITE+ on AI, Risk Awareness and Psychological Nudging. To read the full paper click here. Psychological Nudging is a technique used to get people to behave in a certain way. This can be used for good or evil. For example, are you being nudged for the ‘safety of resources’ or for […]
Oldfield Consultancy working with the New Regulator for Housing Quality NHQB
Oldfield Consultancy has been working on the new policy and compliance requirements for the new Housing Quality Regulator NHQB. Our Director, Dr Oldfield stated that ” This work is welcomed and is crucial to ensuring the quality of new homes moving forward. It is no secret that, in the past, developers have failed far short […]
Dr Oldfield speaks at Fujitsu on ethical development of AI
It is crucial to undertsand how to build ethical AI; and this does not just include the tech build. When we use language or try to encourage a certain behaviour from people this can also be unethical. Manipulation and exploitation can easily then be the result. So we need to know how we are affecting […]
Dr Oldfield speaks at Legal and General on AI and Ethics
Dr Oldfield said “AI and Ethics are a critical area to address so that we can progress in a way that is fair to society and minimise any disadvantage or unfairness”. Some developers use extra programmes such as SHAP and LIME to ‘explain’ their AI model. Looking at these models they look at the mechanics […]