The journey towards a responsible AI and inclusive workforce in a digital economy: How to prepare for the future?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense potential to transform economies and improve societal well-being. This research focuses on the critical role of responsible AI in fostering equitable access to opportunities, promoting economic transformation, and ensuring sustainability in the digital age. Governments, particularly advanced ones, are urged to leverage AI to maintain global competitiveness, enhance national well-being, and drive inclusive economic growth. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations rapidly adapted to challenges by fostering human-machine collaboration, showcasing the potential of AI-driven innovation. However, this transformation also highlighted the need to address risks associated with an AI-dominated economy. This project investigates the interplay between human and AI-oriented economic systems, exploring how to prevent unintended consequences while maximizing benefits for society and the workforce. Through a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods, this research incorporates insights from businesses, policymakers, and academics. The findings aim to support the development of ethical, unbiased AI frameworks that align with a sustainable and human-centered digital economy. Ultimately, this study contributes to the advancement of responsible AI practices, protecting the integrity of AI-driven societies and fostering a balanced relationship between humans and technology.

People

	Name	Telephone	Email	Office
	Dr Asieh Hosseini Tabaghdehi Senior Lecturer in Strategy & Business Economy (Principal investigator) T: +44 (0)1895 265263 E: asieh.hosseinitabaghdehi@brunel.ac.uk	+44 (0)1895 265263	asieh.hosseinitabaghdehi@brunel.ac.uk	Eastern Gateway 104h