AI management an exploratory survey of the influence of GDPR and FAT principles

As organisations increasingly adopt AI technologies, a number of ethical issues arise. Much research focuses on algorithmic bias, but there are other important concerns arising from the new uses of data and the introduction of technologies which may impact individuals. This paper examines the interplay between AI, Data Protection and FAT (Fairness, Accountability and Transparency) principles. We review the potential impact of the GDPR and consider the importance of the management of AI adoption. A survey of data protection experts is presented, the initial analysis of which provides some early insights into the praxis of AI in operational contexts. The findings indicate that organisations are not fully compliant with the GDPR, and that there is limited understanding of the relevance of FAT principles as AI is introduced. Those organisations which demonstrate greater GDPR compliance are likely to take a more cautious, risk-based approach to the introduction of AI

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and UK organisations : a year of implementation of GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became enforceable in May 2018 and its impact is globally significant. Meanwhile, a growing number of organisations are increasingly adopting AI technologies. This paper explores the effects of the GDPR on UK companies adopting or using AI technologies. A survey of AI, Data Protection and technology experts is presented, the analysis of which provides some early insights into the praxis of GDPR and AI in operational contexts. Whilst a growing body of research focuses on AI ethics and the impact of algorithms, this project highlights other important concerns emerging from the introduction and use of AI technologies. The findings indicate that few organisations are fully compliant with the requirements of the GDPR, which is not unexpected given the novelty of the regulation and the complexity of the technology. Other elements which can impact compliance and innovation were less predictable. Therefore, we recommend adopting a holistic approach to the management of personal data and AI

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), emerging technologies and UK organisations : awareness, implementation and readiness

The GDPR will be enforceable in May 2018 and its impact is expected to be significant, both in Europe and outside Europe. To date, many UK organisations are still unaware of the new legislation, with most still focused on the first implementation stage. A high number of organisations are expected not to be GDPR compliant, and therefore potentially liable to high sanctions. This paper draws upon research on the GDPR and organisations in the UK, carried out in 2017. The research intended to explore the relation between the GDPR and emerging technologies, and the impact of the new legislations on adopters of emerging technologies. The study aimed to understand knowledge, implementation and impact of the new legislation, its relation to emerging technologies and its future in the UK, particularly considering the impact of Brexit. The research results can help to understand the current state of awareness and implementation of the new data protection legislation in the UK

Ecstasi project : Using technology to encourage creativity in the assessment process

The notion of creativity has attracted increasing attention in Higher Education in recent years, and is seen to be of importance in a variety of disciplines, not just those which are closely associated with the creative industries. This provides a challenge to educators to understand how the concept can be incorporated into student learning and assessment. This paper introduces the Ecstasi project, which is studying the creative learning journey of students in two different disciplines and institutions, on modules which use an inquiry-based pedagogy. The students are encouraged to creatively utilise information technology to develop artefacts for their assessed work. A key challenge is the assessment of creativity, which we consider this using the dimensions of person, process and product. The paper discusses creativity and its assessment in HE, presents preliminary results from the on-going longitudinal study, and considers the role of technology in this process

Academic library use in the Google era

Academic websites provided by academic libraries face challenges to their utility stemming from the rapid developments in information and communication technology (ICT). These developments have created diverse options and channels for information sources that can be accessed easily by users through the Internet, particularly Google search engine and its specialised variants such as Google Scholar. Hence, the number of users who take advantage of library websites is also decreasing because of the availability of other diverse options for information sources and channels on the Internet. This paper aims to explore the role and impact of search engines, particularly Google, on use of the academics’ libraries’ websites. A qualitative study has been conducted with staff and students at two universities, one in UK and one in GCC (Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.). The findings illustrate problems with the use of library websites to search for information. In particular, these concerned the complexity of finding information, lack of resources and the organisation of the library websites. As a result, the library users relied heavily on Google to find information. These finding imply a necessity for the academic libraries’ websites to reflect the effectiveness and simplicity of Google’s search features and techniques which have become dominant and which are the de facto standard

The impact of software features’ perceived importance on the perceived performance of software products’ quality elements

Software products have quality elements (features) that enhance their perceived quality. The performance of these quality elements with respect to how users, clients and customers are satisfied, determines the overall perceived quality of the product. In this study, an attempt was made to determine the impact of perceived importance of software features on the users’ or consumers’ perception of the performance of the quality elements of proposed software products. The study’s data was captured in a voice of customer survey conducted in University Utara Malaysia. Fifty participants were enrolled in the study. The result of the study shows a significantly positive association between the perceived importance of software features and the consumers’ perception of the performance of quality elements of proposed software products. The perceived importance of a product feature significantly impacts the consumers’ perception of the performance of the features of the software products (particularly, if such features are included in the product design and construction)