DISC AI literacy working group is responding to the urgent need to understand and theorise our engagement with AI in all spheres of social, cultural and political life. “AI literacy” (or even “literacies”) extends far beyond the technical understanding of how artificial intelligence and associated technologies work, and foregrounds critical AI research in arts, humanities and social sciences.

We focus on:

• a novel theorising of risks and responsibilities that come with adopting AI tools into education
• an analysis of new challenges that come with the automation of major political and business decision-making
• challenges posed by AI to creative practice and intellectual processes
• the environmental footprint of training and operating AI systems
• and much, much more.

Our AI Literacy “Lab” brings together DISC members from across disciplinary and thematic fields and consolidates our expertise to develop pioneering social research, real-life impact, and public engagement.