data science

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 […]

Dr. Oldfield on AI Ethics: Key Benchmarks Discussed on Heavybit Podcast

Introduction Dr. Oldfield recently appeared on the Heavybit Podcast to discuss a topic of growing importance: the ethical benchmarks of AI. As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into our lives, questions around data integrity, algorithmic bias, and accountability are more critical than ever. This blog post explores the key insights from that exclusive podcast, shedding […]

Dr Marie Oldfield, Director, Speaks at Chatham House Panel

“I was pleased to be invited to a prestigious panel at Chatham House to discuss the application and misapplication of artificial intelligence. Given my recent papers on the increasing number of ethical issues and legal cases being brought against AI that has not been developed correctly and has subsequently been withdrawn after causing serious harm […]