The campaign for communities to have a powerful say on data and AI, to help create an equitable and sustainable world. @ConnectedByData@social.coop & on Bluesky

Joined February 2022
Our See Me Hear Me 2024 campaign has started with the launch of our first public report. We believe that those with lived and living experiences are best placed to drive research, generate data and analyse the data they collect. maternityengagement.uk/campa… #SMHM24 #smhmcommunitydata
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What are the key issues concerning the use of AI and data analytics in the provision of welfare and benefits? Join us, @BigBrotherWatch and @ConnectedByData on 3 December to find out how to best engage with this fast moving area ⬇️
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Tickets are live for #glosdataday! Join us on Dec 16 at Parabola Arts Centre. Join us for a fun filled day exploring how data can empower change! 👉 dataday.org.uk/
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When does a '“digest” become a novella? @GavinFreeguard must be getting close with this latest edition! It is a long but great read with all the updates around #data & #AI #policy, including new Bills, news (from UK & USA) & updates from civil society. connectedbydata.org/news/202…
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@timdavies weeknotes defy the trends of the low UK productivity! Check it out! Topics covered: "what makes an assembly" book, the UK people's panel on AI, Meta community forum on generative AI run by Stanford, Science paper on "caucus mediators" and more. connectedbydata.org/weeknote…
Collectives and what makes an assembly? In his #Weeknotes @timdavies shares his current thinking around framing for community data campaigns and when is an assembly not an assembly. connectedbydata.org/weeknote…
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#OpenEngaged Jeni Tennison @JeniT, Executive Director of @ConnectedByData presents "Community Power in AI". Jeni will explore why public participation and civil society engagement are vital for organisations looking to adopt AI, and how to go about it. #AIethics #OAWeek
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First session “Empowering communities through equity, inclusivity, and ethics” brings together @JeniT (@ConnectedByData), Gillian Daly (@SCURLNews), and Ann Borda (@turinginst). It is chaired by Beth Montague-Hellen (@TheCrick). #OpenEngaged #OAWeek
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How can the UK Government meet its aspirations and ensure that public sector use of AI and automation is underpinned by 'trust and transparency'? In a new report, PLP compares AI transparency requirements from Canada, the USA, France, Japan & the EU 🌎 publiclawproject.org.uk/reso…
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Thank you to @AdamC_Corn, Head of Campaigns and Policy at @ConnectedByData, for supporting our new toolkit "Building Worker Power in the Digital Age"! Explore the 8 different workshops in the toolkit here: powerswitchaction.org/resour…
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Looking forward to be engaging in conversation on the 17th. Do register to join and let's talk about Generative AI and worker rights!
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For people into digital public services who aren't checking on Bluesky: there's a really good conversation happening there right now around what the new DSIT digital centre needs to do. Come join in! bsky.app/profile/jenitenniso…
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And thank you to the many leaders, experts, and academics who support our toolkit! Some of their thoughts are highlighted below — you can read more of them and download the full toolkit here: powerswitchaction.org/resour…
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🥁 And the keynote speaker at #DPPC24 is... We're excited to announce that @JeniT will be the keynote speaker at our award winning DPPC! Jeni will present practical examples of how and why it’s crucial to involve communities and stakeholders when designing products and services.
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Some highlights from the ‘Building Tech for Everyone’ reception at #Lab24! It was great to see friends of the Centre, hear from the new @UKLabour gov and civil society leaders, and bring new folks into our mission to make tech work for people, society, and the planet.
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Delighted to join @MCTDCambridge and @ConnectedByData for ‘Building Tech for Everyone’ event with @RhonddaBryant - new Minister with responsibility for data protection and digital inclusion h/t @JeniT @GavinFreeguard 🙏
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