In this presentation, Jarrett Davis and Wendy Stiver explore the ethical application of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance survivor-led research. The presentation begins by providing an overview of the critical ethical issues related to AI that must be addressed to responsibly incorporate this technology into research and society. Best-case and worst-case scenarios, likely outcomes, and necessary policies and processes to proactively address potential risks while harnessing AI's benefits are examined. The focus then shifts to practical applications of AI to enhance survivor-led research, particularly in qualitative data analysis. Using sample interviews, Davis and Stiver demonstrate how AI-powered thematic analysis tools can efficiently synthesize qualitative data while allowing for human verification and triangulation. This approach has immense potential to empower survivors to shape research and uncover impactful insights without the typical barriers in qualitative work. Attendees will gain an understanding of key ethical considerations in practical knowledge of leveraging AI to enhance qualitative research and inspiration for thoughtfully harnessing new technology for social good in a survivor-centered way. The accessible live demonstration aims to spark ideas for responsibly integrating AI into attendees' own work supporting and empowering survivors.
Jarrett Davis, a researcher, advocate, and founder of the up! Collective with over 15 years of experience, specializes in the rights of children and vulnerable groups. His work focuses on designing and evaluating evidence-based research and programming for children who have experienced sexual exploitation and violence. He is a Senior Research Scholar in GAHTS.
Wendy Stiver is a registered nurse with over 40 years of clinical and leadership experience. She has published on human trafficking, domestic violence, implicit bias, and impairment in the workplace among other topics in the healthcare field. She is a Research Scholar in GAHTS.