Responsible AI UK is a research and innovation programme focused on addressing the most pressing challenges for the UK and the global community. We draw from our multi-disciplinary research programme to deliver novel frameworks, tools, and policy advice for the development and deployment of safe and responsible AI so that it benefits everyone in society.
RAi UK brings together researchers from across the four nations of the UK to understand how we should shape the development of AI to benefit people, communities and society.
It is an open, multidisciplinary network, drawing on a wide range of academic disciplines. This stems from our conviction that developing responsible AI will require…
Defence and Security Probabilistic systems supported by AI, such as facial recognition, predictive tools, large language models (LLMs) and network analysis are being introduced at pace into law enforcement. Whilst these systems offer potential benefits, decision-making based on ‘Probabilistic AI’ has serious implications for individuals. The key problem for responsible AI is that the uncertain or probable nature…
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Governance, Regulation and Policy A significant barrier to reaping the benefits of AI is their unassessed potential for harms. Hence, AI auditing is imperative but it has been haphazard, unsystematic, and left solely in the hands of experts. Our project aims to fix this challenge through participatory AI auditing where diverse stakeholders without an…
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Science, Innovation and Technology Large Language Models (LLMs), like those used in ChatGPT and virtual assistants, are cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms trained on massive amounts of text data. They can generate human-like text as well as creative content, translate across languages, and answer questions in an informative way. However they have known technical limitations…
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Science, Innovation and Technology This project explores how zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) can strengthen trust, fairness, and accountability in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within judicial and pre-litigation settings. Working with universities, legal experts, and industry partners, we will examine how ZKPs can verify that AI systems behave fairly without exposing sensitive data or…
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Education This project uses a large, role-playing “megagame” to explore how people understand and trust AI. Building on a previous RAi UK project, researchers in the UK and Australia will run linked game workshops where participants must make decisions using AI-driven information. The team will analyse how players talk about fairness,…
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Education In collaboration with third/public-sector actors, we will run public events engaging schoolchildren and their teachers in playful AI and Media learning activities we have co-designed for young people. The public events will enable us to explore the transferability of the activities to programmes third/public-sector organisations run to support schools. We…
learn moreAs we reflect on 2024-25, we are immensely proud of the collective strides made in advancing responsible AI. This year has been defined by a concerted effort to translate our research vision into tangible, real-world impact, directly addressing the priorities and objectives we set out for each of our core pillars in the previous report.
CEO, RAi UK
“The AI landscape is changing rapidly, with new challenges emerging in a range of sectors, within government, industry and for society. RAi UK aims to be the trusted voice that they turn to for advice on how to develop and integrate AI into their processes, products, and daily lives to ensureAI is responsibly deployed and governed.”
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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