Data Bites | Factchecking as data

Andy Dudfield, head of AI at Full Fact (who previously presented when he worked for the ONS), talked about the importance of factchecking and thinking about factchecking as data.

See Andy’s slides.

Tom Parry delivering his presentation at data bites

Digital sustainability in UK government

Tom Parry gave us an overview of efforts within the department and UK government more widely around digital sustainability.

A speaker in a room with people where some people have their hands up requesting a question

Helen, an AI chatbot at St. Helens

Ste Sharples at St Helens Council introduced us to their AI chatbot, Helen. This is designed as a ‘single front door’ for people to ask questions about all council services.

Tom Smith delivers his data bites presentation

Local AI, done right

Tom Smith makes the case that while AI is not magic. It requires thoughtful implementation, trusted infrastructure, and yes, good data – but also policy, procurement power, and plenty of collaboration.

Liz Lutgendorff showing a screen with various waste management scenarios

Data and waste management

Liz Lutgendorff, Senior Digital Transformation Manager at the North London Waste Authority, speaks about why tracking waste is hard.