Newcastle Institute - May 2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how decisions are made, how information spreads and how power operates across government, markets, media and everyday life. Alongside innovation comes real ethical tension: bias, misinformation, survellience, inequality and the erosion, or redesign, of public trust.

Dr Raffaelle Fabio Ciriello will explore how AI systems can be designed, governed and deployed in ways that protect democracy, support well being and strengthen – rather than undermine – social institutions, moving beyond hype and fear to what responsible AI looks like in practice.

You’ve probably heard about AI. Here is a chance to find out more and ask questions that you may have.

Please register by following this  link

 

 

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2025 Program

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month from March to November, covering a range of topics.

Past Events

Dr Karl: Scientific reasons to be optimistic for 2021

WHEN: Wednesday 11 November 2020, 7pm – 8pm
WHERE: Online via Facebook and Zoom

America at the Crossroads?

WHEN: Wednesday 14 October 2020, 7pm – 8pm
WHERE: Online via Facebook and Zoom

The value of the arts –now more than ever

WHEN: Wednesday 9th September 2020, 7pm - 8pm
WHERE: Online via Facebook and Zoom

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