Panel 3 Workshop: Funding Social Science Research in the Indo-Pacific: A focus on Ethics & AI

Panel 3 Workshop: Funding Social Science Research in the Indo-Pacific: A focus on Ethics & AI
Welcome to the workshop session following our panel discussion on "Funding Social Science Research in the Indo-Pacific: A focus on Ethics & AI". This workshop provides a platform for participants and discussants to share experiences and propose actionable ideas.

All participants are invited to submit an entry online via this form to ensure comprehensive documentation of the workshop outcomes.

You are welcome to share web links to provide further information on programs and examples where applicable and appropriate.

At the end of the session, each table will be asked to nominate a representative to provide a 2-minute summation to all attendees on the top three priority issues identified in your discussion. This will contribute to our collective understanding and inform future endeavours to support research in the region.

Let's engage in constructive dialogue and drive meaningful change together.
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1. Artificial Intelligence. What impact will AI and related technologies have on the practice of social science? What new questions or methodologies will become possible, and what additional skills and training will researchers require? How can funders play a role in expanding these possibilities while ensuring high-quality research?
2. Research ethics and data integrity. How do funders work on ethics in the current quickly changing environment? What interesting experiments exist to address challenges related to data integrity in social science research, especially concerning the potential for bias, corruption, or manipulation in AI-driven data analysis?
3. Ethical Engagement with Vulnerable Communities: How can funders ensure that researchers navigate the ethical complexities inherent in conducting research with marginalized or vulnerable communities, fostering ethical sensitivity and inclusivity in research practices?
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