Projects

AI & Politics

To map out and evaluate the existing embedding of artificial intelligence within the political systems in terms of election strategies, policy formulation and public opinion.

Key Activities

AI and Global Elections Tracker

Creating an evaluation device for the world’s electoral processes which is going to explore and monitor AI’s impact on global elections, providing real-time data, analysis, and insights on past and upcoming elections. It will highlight AI’s role in campaigns and policy-making, promoting transparency and safeguarding democracy through ethical AI practices.

AI & Elections 2024 research report

In-depth research striking in the form of a report with actions that attempts to analyse election studies from elections worldwide to demonstrate the success and failure of employing AI during elections. The report will provide suggestions as guidance to government and electoral bodies.

Thought leadership initiatives

Publishing a book that covers diverse opinions of experts on the subject of AI use in politics. A podcast series will be launched complimenting the book in which speakers will discuss the importance of AI in current political strategies.

Inclusive AI, Ethical & Responsible AI

This project seeks to put inclusivity and ethics into AI systems and frameworks, ensuring that diverse perspectives are represented in the creation of AI technologies to avoid biases and ensure fairness.

Key Activities

Policy Deepfake Detection Workshops

These are interactive sessions designed to teach participants how to identify and counter deepfake content. With the aim to enhance the abilities of media professionals, policymakers and the general public.

Courses on AI Literacy

Tailored programs aimed at equipping civil servants, teachers and community leaders with knowledge and skills to safely and effectively use AI in their work. The training involves issues such as the ethics of accessing and using algorithms, responsibilities and ethical aspects concerning the use of AI and its impact on society, and effective ways of handling private information.

Research Initiatives

Conducting research on how diverse representation influences AI and recommending changes aimed at fostering diversity in the AI system development process.

 

Publishing a range of papers on the literature that explore case studies where inclusivity was either integrated or overlooked, with recommendations for best practices.

AI & Cybersecurity

Tackle the issues that AI raises for cybersecurity, particularly the strategies of conducting AI-aided cyberattacks and measures to counteract them.

Key Activities

Capacity-Building Programs

Organising training courses for IT specialists as well as law enforcement agencies on the potential risks of artificial intelligence related crimes like ‘deepfake’ fraudulent video and AI powered phishing.

Workshops & Video Content

Our online resource offers curated content, including articles and blogs on the latest trends in AI and cybersecurity, in-depth software reviews of tools that detect and combat deepfakes and other AI-manipulated content, and cybersecurity-focused webinars and consultations that participants can join live or view as recorded sessions.

AI & Cyber Security research

This research report the present cybersecurity policies places in action, explains how they are adapted with AI technology and recommends how such strategies may be incorporated into the organization’s cyber security policies.