Research
The Responsible Digital Futures Group actively engages in and promotes research, innovation, and education in the field of digital technology. We are committed to advancing digital solutions that respect ethical standards, embrace inclusivity, and contribute positively to societal and environmental well-being. Our work encompasses critical evaluation of emerging technologies, advocacy for responsible design and usage, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to ensure that digital advancements align with our core values of sustainability, equity, and human-centric development. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement, we aim to shape a technological landscape that is not only advanced but also responsible, just, and attuned to the long-term impacts on humanity and the planet.
Research Themes
The research themes addressed by the RDFG have in common that they explore the implementation of principles of responsible innovation with a focus on digital technologies; the identification of future and emerging technologies and trends; that they highlight benefits and downsides of future and emerging technologies; and explore responsible practices of design and use of future and emerging digital technologies.
More specifically, themes representing current strengths and interests include the following:
· Specific technologies or application areas
o Mental health / neuroscience
o Responsible AI
o Technology for Death and Dying
o Human-robot interaction
o Responsible tech
§ Special emphasis on the global south
o Responsible autonomous systems
§ UTM
§ Generative AI for SMEs
· Research and innovation governance
o Responsible (research and) innovation
o Research ethics and integrity
o Data ethics / governance
o Public engagement / involvement
· Conceptual approaches to responsible digital futures
o Philosophy of technology
o Digital culture
o Responsible AI
The research themes covered by the group are not fixed and can be updated in response to external developments, changing group membership or developing research interest.