# Event Details - **Event Name**: Digital Economy Ethics of AI Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Explore the ethical foundations needed to design and govern trustworthy AI systems across research, industry, and policyAbout this EventJoin us for an engaging and timely workshop exploring the ethical challenges emerging from the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence across research, industry and policy.Dr. Arash Hajikhani (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland; LUT University) will deliver a thought-provoking talk on the ethics of artificial intelligence, focusing on how recent methodological advances—particularly large-scale generative AI—are increasingly embedded in decision-making systems across research, industry, and policy. The talk highlights that responsible and ethical design is not an afterthought but a fundamental design choice, especially as major GPAI providers often streamline adoption in ways aligned with commercial incentives. Drawing on his work in AI-for-policy and socio-technical systems, he will examine the long-term consequences of deploying opaque, black-box models without meaningful human-in-the-loop mechanisms, emphasizing the risks of reduced accountability, limited diagnosability, and systemic bias. The session offers a grounded perspective on how to design and govern AI systems responsibly before such architectures become too complex to interrogate or correct.A panel of University of Manchester colleagues will join the conversation, responding to themes raised in Arash’s talk and offering perspectives from across disciplines.Full panel details will be confirmed and shared closer to the eventThis workshop is ideal for:Researchers and students working in AI, ethics, digital futures, or socio‑technical systemsProfessionals in technology, governance, policy, or innovationAnyone interested in the societal and ethical implications of AIAbout Digital Futures:Digital Futures is a highly interdisciplinary network that operates across the whole range of the University’s digital research. We aim to present a coherent overview of The University of Manchester's digital research activity to external stakeholders and bring together research communities to explore new research areas and address strategic opportunities.Connect with us:X: twitter.com/DigitalUoMBlue Sky: bsky.app/profile/digitaluom.bsky.socialLinkedin: linkedin.com/showcase/digital-futures-at-the-university-of-manchesterWebsite: digitalfutures.manchester.ac.ukNewsletter: tinyurl.com/digitalfuturesuom - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/digital-economy-ethics-of-ai-workshop/100001986518700910 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Nancy Rothwell Building - **lat**: 53.469728 - **long**: -2.2339187 - **full address**: Nancy Rothwell Building, Booth Street East, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Digital Economy Ethics of AI Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/49145a66219b7a3a282e2ee25798ad910f365b343456b0f3aba2d64622d34bc3-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0f1820-gmir.jpg?v=1775735364 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Digital Economy Ethics of AI Workshop being held? - **A:** Digital Economy Ethics of AI Workshop takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Nancy Rothwell Building, Booth Street East, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Digital Economy Ethics of AI Workshop? - **A:** Digital Economy Ethics of AI Workshop is organized by Digital Futures. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Digital Economy Ethics of AI Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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