The International AI Safety Report 2025 summarises the scientific evidence on three core questions: What can general-purpose AI do? What are risks associated with general-purpose AI? And what mitigation techniques are there against these risks?

The Model for Responsible Innovation is a practical tool created by DSIT’s Responsible Technology Adoption Unit (RTA) to help teams across the public sector and beyond to innovate responsibly with data and AI.

General purpose AI is a type of AI capable of performing any intellectual task that a human can do. In this blog post we will focus on how it’s current capabilities and how it can contribute to social work.

January 2025 has been a remarkable month for artificial intelligence, marked by ground-breaking innovations and substantial investments. Read on for a roundup of AI News for January 2025.

The year 2024 has been a landmark period for artificial intelligence, marked by significant advancements and innovations across various domains. From generative AI models to ethical considerations, the developments in AI this year have set the stage for transformative changes in technology and society.

AI agents are touted as the next big thing but do they live up to the hype and could they be used in children’s social care?

Just as buffering in a video disrupts the viewing experience, digital poverty disrupts an individual's ability to participate fully in society.

The integration of AI in case recording offers significant potential to reduce administrative burdens and improve efficiency.

Could Artificial Intelligence (AI) help reduce bias and disproportionality? Reflective AI holds the potential to identify and mitigate bias and disproportionality in practice and decision-making.

For children and families to equitably realise the benefits of AI there must be significant investment in resolving digital poverty.

A thought-provoking exploration of the evolution and impact of information networks throughout history by Yuval Noah Harari.

The adoption of AI in children’s social care comes with significant risks and ethical challenges that must be carefully managed to ensure the well-being of vulnerable children and families.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept confined to science fiction; it is a transformative technology that is reshaping our world.

In an era where technology is rapidly transforming every aspect of our lives, the iPractice blog aims to shed light on the profound impact AI can have on children’s social care.

By automating routine tasks and providing data-driven insights, AI has the potential to significantly enhance efficiency in children's social care.