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Enabling trustworthy innovation to thrive in the UK

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I’m delighted that DCMS have today announced the members of our refreshed advisory board and updated on the Centre’s remit going forward.  Since the CDEI was established in 2018, we have published internationally recognised research, including into two of the …

The use of algorithms in the content moderation process

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Algorithms play an essential role in moderating content on social media platforms. They can be used to identify material that has already been banned, as well as detect previously unseen forms of misinformation, by identifying signals that are indicative of …

Exploring the role of data intermediaries in supporting responsible data sharing

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At the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI), we aim to drive trustworthy innovation in data and data-driven technologies, including AI. Exploring, developing, and promoting mechanisms for supporting responsible data access and sharing across the economy is therefore a …

Supporting the adoption of privacy-enhancing technologies

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As set out in the UK government’s National Data Strategy, the CDEI has been exploring the role of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) in enabling trustworthy use of data. PETs have the potential to unlock innovation by enabling valuable data sharing and …

The European Commission’s Artificial Intelligence Act highlights the need for an effective AI assurance ecosystem

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The European Commission released its highly anticipated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act on 21 April 2021. It represents the most ambitious attempt to regulate AI technologies to date, setting out a cross-sectoral regulatory approach to the use of AI systems across …