The Critical AI Centre (CrAIC)

The Critical AI Centre (CrAIC) is an interdisciplinary research hub dedicated to exploring the complex and evolving roles and risks associated with conceptions of artificial intelligence in society. Drawing on expertise from disciplines within the arts and humanities, social sciences, and computer science, we take a nuanced approach to understanding the shifting epistemologies and methodologies involved in studying AI.

Our mission is to trace, define, and shape the emerging field of Critical AI Studies, examining its intersections with software studies, critical data studies, digital culture studies, and critical algorithm studies.

Through our research we adopt a long-view perspective, experimenting with ideas in, through, and against automated intelligence. This work is complemented by a commitment to both scholarly and public engagement, fostering dialogue and critical reflection on the broader societal implications of AI.

We are actively looking to make connections with scholars internationally. If you are a researcher interested in the space and would like to contribute as a research associate, please contact: craic@exeter.ac.uk.

Our members

Andrea Medrado, Co-Director CRAIC

Andrea Medrado, Research Director

Brett Zehner, Co-Director

Patrick Gildersleve, Co-Director CrAIC

Patrick Gildersleve, Co-Director

Connect with us

Please contact craic@exeter.ac.uk to sign up to our mailing list.

Events

Our launch workshop will be held on 7th and 8th October at the University of Exeter. Sign up to attend our hybrid public roundtable here. If you would like to join for other in-person workshop panels please email us.