This week we were happy to launch our new report on #DisabilityTechnology, exploring the potential for data-driven digital technologies to reduce barriers that disabled people encounter in their everyday lives. Read more here: royalsociety.org/news-resourc...

Disabled people should be involved from the outset in developing digital tools and services that are fundamental to work, life and play to maximise the transformative benefits they can bring says our new report on #DisabilityTechnology, released today.

We know creative and artistic innovation takes many different forms - and can look very different to their counterparts in science and tech - so we're seeking to gather as much evidence as possible of the rich variety of things that already take place theaudienceagency.org/en/ideas-inn...

When did digital inclusion get so boring? Earlier this year, the government published the Digital Inclusion Action Plan. While the consultation is closed, we wanted to share five ways that it could be made…well… more fun! Read more on our blog: www.careful.industries/blog/2025-3-...

Would you like to contribute to creating a tool to support the ethical procurement of AI? We are conducting a playtest with experts from UK local authorities, on 24th June! 🔗 Sign up here: lu.ma/8rbh6k0v

Join @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social at UX London this month! On 12th June, Rachel will be talking about ‘The power of hopeful technology’ and how, in modern technology development, your practice is probably more political than you realise. Get 20% off your ticket using code: JOIN_RC

Many recognise the potential of "community technology" yet only a fraction have been able to embrace these tools fully. Read our latest report about how policymakers, funders, and community leaders can work together to shape a fairer digital future. www.careful.industries/blog/2025-5-...

Next month, @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social will be at the @publiclawproject.bsky.social and Technology Conference to learn more about risks and benefits in Government procurement involving AI and ADM. 📅 Monday 9 June ⏰ 9:00 am - 5:30 pm 📍 Fieldfisher / Online 🔗 publiclawproject.org.uk/events/publi...

Getting ready for Interesting at Conway Hall tomorrow night www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/interestin...

A vital read on what AI is and isn't from @carefultrouble.bsky.social Don't believe the magical management sci-fi. www.careful.industries/blog/2025-4-...

Read @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social latest blog post about what we mean when we talk about AI, and why AI literacy should include the myths, the economics and power surrounding artificial intelligence. www.careful.industries/blog/2025-4-...

“ I would definitely say that, having worked in policy for over 10 years, I find this government to be less consultative than any I’ve worked with,” says @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/science...

From sharing learnings to our detailed takeaways, our AI 101 Impact workshops pack a lot in. We have a limited number in our upcoming sessions: 1️⃣ 13th May: Industry, Freelancers + Civil Service 2️⃣ 20th May: Charity + Public sector www.careful.industries/ai-training

“How should I use Generative AI??” This is a question we’ve often heard both in our personal and working lives. So we’ve written seven things to bear in mind and three “responsible-ish” strategies for using Generative AI to generate text www.careful.industries/blog/2025-4-...

🚨 Workshop Date Change 🚨 Our AI 101 Impacts for freelancers, industry and civil society will now take place on Thursday 13th May at 12:00. This is a session for anyone interested in AI but not sure how to decide what to use in your workplace. ​Find out more: lu.ma/efpc4rxq

Join us this week for a fantastic social and panel event on the 'Future with AI'. tinyurl.com/neonevents We'll be hearing from @carsjung.bsky.social, @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social, and Eleanor Shearer. @ippr.bsky.social @cmmonwealth.bsky.social @carefultrouble.bsky.social

Our AI 101 Impact workshops are more than just training. They are a chance to meet people asking similar questions to you, who want to move beyond the headlines and sales pitches. You’ll learn what your peers are doing, and the challenges and opportunities they're facing.

Join us on 29th April for AI 101 Impact training. In a 90 minute live workshop with @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social you will move beyond the AI hype, and understand how it will impact your work. Tickets start at £200 🔗 lu.ma/efpc4rxq

Join NEON and NEF on the 27 March, 6pm, for our joint social, where we'll be hosting an essential discussion on the future of AI. Grab a ticket here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future-with-ai-whos-in-control-tickets-1272650173929

Real pleasure to have @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social on the show! found the expectation of free ethics labour as particularly worrying, and I still want a t-shirt ;)

🎧 Listen to @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social in conversation with @benbyford.com on @machine-ethics.net 💬 Together, they discuss the responsibilities of researchers, socially responsible technology and ethics work as free labour 🔗 Listen now: www.machine-ethics.net/podcast/care...

So much good juice in this short and zesty read from @carefultrouble.bsky.social on AI adoption and avoiding the overwhelm: "It’s possible to be both careful and curious about technology adoption". www.careful.industries/blog/2025-2-...

Can AI help deliver your business goals? We offer technical, social and ethical lenses to evaluate how AI can and cannot support your organisation's ambitions. Find out more about our AI consultancy and training services on our website: www.careful.industries/ai-training

New @carefultrouble.bsky.social blog post from me on why you don't need to nod through another AI sales pitch while someone explains how buying their gen AI product will solve your greatest strategic problems www.careful.industries/blog/2025-2-...

Can innovation work for everyone? Our new green paper, commissioned by Phoenix Court, explores a neighbourhood-scale approach to innovation and technology diffusion. www.careful.industries/inclusive-in...

AI Literacy will be a key component in building an impact led approach to using AI at your non-profit. We are offering AI Impacts 101 training for those working for charities and in the public sector. Our next session is on 4th March. Find out more here: lu.ma/ahn2kyyi

Last Thursday, we marked the closure of Promising Trouble with the Community Tech Winter Gathering. We brought together 70 community tech practitioners at Battersea Arts Centre for a great afternoon of learning and inspiration. (1/3)

There’s still time to join us on 13th February for our AI 101 Impact Training. This session is aimed at people who have already started with or are interested in improving their AI literacy. lu.ma/lpet76u5

Is your New Year's resolution to learn more about AI? Or to distinguish the hype from reality? Then join us for ‘AI Impacts 101’ on Thursday 13th February. Book your tickets here: lu.ma/lpet76u5

Today the Prime Minister published the AI Opportunities Action Plan for the UK 👀 So it might be a good day to buy one of our T-shirts… carefulindustries.teemill.com/product/bill...

As govt doubles down on turbocharging w/ AI narrative, it feels relevant to reshare some work I commissioned at @jrf-uk.bsky.social asking experts 'To what extent can AI improve public policymaking?' This response from @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social is a personal fave! www.jrf.org.uk/ai-for-publi...

Agenda update for the Community Tech Winter Gathering ❄️⬇️ Join us for an afternoon of celebrating the spirit of collaboration and curiosity in our community tech community of practice. Grab your free tickets for 30th January here: lu.ma/v3v6b8fk

Bringing some LinkedIn energy over here - @carefultrouble.bsky.social has a v unexpected gap for new projects in February. If you have an end-of-year underspend for tech ethics training or a tricky problem that needs some strategic foresight, let us know! We're not nearly as scary as we look

Excited for @carefultrouble.bsky.social 's Community Tech Winter Gathering at the end of the month! Looking forward to connecting with other like-minded folk and feeling inspired🧠✊ Event page 👇 lu.ma/v3v6b8fk

Super interesting report by @carefultrouble.bsky.social @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social for the Royal Academy of Engineering on engineering and stewardship for a sustainable, inclusive economy www.careful.industries/stewarding-m...

See you in 2025 👋🏽 We’re now taking a break until 6th January. We’ve loved working with all of you to make technologies work better for more people, more of the time. Enjoy the holidays 💛

A very short whizz through some things we did at work this year @carefultrouble.bsky.social, accompanied by a photo in which we either look like a 00's indie band reuniting for one last gig, or a band of world weary detectives from a BBC4 thriller www.careful.industries/blog/2024-12...

Goodbye 2024 👋🏽 Before we log off for the holidays, we want to reflect on this past year. We shared lots of new findings, held many gatherings and worked with some great people and orgs! Thank you to everyone who made Careful Trouble this year. www.careful.industries/blog/2024-12...

Over the past year, we’ve worked with a number of organisations to develop hype-free AI strategies. In @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social latest newsletter, they share reflections on what we’ve learnt about how GenAI is being used in the workplace. Read more: buttondown.com/justenoughin...

Where has all the funding gone? 💰 We want to hear your thoughts on: What needs to shift to make viable technology investment that prioritises long-term social returns rather than short-term profit and status?

“DWP must put an end to this ‘hurt first, fix later’ approach and stop rolling out tools when it is not able to properly understand the risk of harm they represent.” PLP researchers spoke to the Guardian about the DWP's use of AI & automation in fraud detection: www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

This month, why not treat yourself or your loved ones to some thoughtful festive gifts We have ☕️ Tea Towels 👕 T Shirts 🧣 Jumpers Inspire some new conversations around the dinner table. Let’s face it, you’ll already be talking about AI, so just get there first. carefulindustries.teemill.com

Just booked my place at @carefultrouble.bsky.social's Community Tech Meet Up in January 🙌 Who will I get to recomnect with there? Event page 👇 lu.ma/v3v6b8fk

Join us for our Community Tech Winter Gathering ❄️ On Thursday, 30th January, we'll bring together community tech advocates to connect, reflect and plan for the future! Our last Community Tech gathering was fully booked within 24 hours, so make sure that you grab your ticket soon: lu.ma/v3v6b8fk

What gets measured gets prioritised 📊 So how can we measure community driven impact to make it attractive to policy makers? Let us know your thoughts!

#OpenInnovation in Practice Host @amehonic.bsky.social Panel 🎤 @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social, @carefultrouble.bsky.social 🎤 Jennifer Jiang-Kells , UCLH and .implement AI 🎤 Mariangela Mihai, Western Washington University 🎤 @davebuckley.bsky.social, @openmined.bsky.social #OSEIAI24 #PractitionersHub

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for ‘Creating Policy Futures’, to discuss AI policy and the creative industries. We brought together academics, artists, cultural producers, tech experts, policy leads, and more for an afternoon to discuss the limits and opportunities of AI.

Excited to be at the “Creating Policy Futures: A Responsible #AI and Careful Industries Unconference” with @carefultrouble.bsky.social Its only just started and already feels like a wonderful crowd with so many different perspectives

Opening provocations for the RAi UK and @carefultrouble.bsky.social Creating Policy Futures afternoon in Manchester, looking at the impact of AI in the cultural and creative industries. Thank you to Lex Fefegha, @erinma.bsky.social, and Adam Ingle.

Registration for tickets will close at 1pm today! So grab your tickets soon: lu.ma/q03v8qrb