University of Oxford to lead two projects from new UKRI interdisciplinary scheme

Two of the new projects to be funded by the scheme will be led by University of Oxford researchers. Professor Shadbolt said: ‘Agency forms the basis of individuals’ ability to regulate their thoughts and actions, based on their beliefs about themselves. However, currently, children’s agency is particularly vulnerable to technological influence and datafication, designed to exploit their autonomy and shape their behaviours and decision-making. This project will co-design principles for creating agency-fostering child-centric AI systems, and produce breakthrough empirical evidence through evaluating prototype designs.’Professor Matthew Fuchter. I am extremely excited about the potential of this project, which leverages scientific expertise developed over many years in my research group.