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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Week 1 is officially done, and what a fantastic start it’s been introducing our new cohort to SAINTS. The energy has been undeniable. Thank you to all who helped and attended. #SAINTS #AI #Safety #Research #PhD #UniofYork #Induction

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Join us for the new episode of The Silver LAIning with Emeritus Professor Patsy Cullen sharing her experience on technology independence, user safety, intelligent tech at home for diverse abilities. Spotify buff.ly/CagD5F6 Apple buff.ly/flMmiYD Amazon buff.ly/SWdqMks #SAINTS #SilverLAIning

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

This June, SAINTS gathered for its third quarterly workshop of the year—a dynamic day of knowledge-sharing, collaborative feedback, and networking between our cohorts, academic supervisors, and industry partners. Read the full blog post here: buff.ly/GnKPQUu #AISafety #Research #SAINTS #UniofYork

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

@rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social OBE joined SAINTS to talk AI safety & digital exclusion! We explored the evolution of public tech attitudes, evidence vs policy, and the limits of regulation. Thanks for the incredible insights! View the blog post here: buff.ly/IoXSpSJ #SAINTS #AISafety #UniofYork

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Episode 7: AI that works for Social Care In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Caroline Emmer De Albuqurque Green, Director of Research and Head of Public Engagement at the Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford. More info below 👇

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

In May 2026, SAINTS hosted its first Safety in AI Seminar. Director Ibrahim Habli led crucial discussion on AI safety and alignment with staff and PGRs, helping to shape a responsible technological future. Read more here: buff.ly/fNpo1rM #SAINTS #Research #AI #Safety #Seminar #UniofYork

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Diversity in AI safety research isn't a box-ticking exercise, it's essential for getting the research right. Ibrahim Habli, Director of our UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Safe AI Systems (SAINTS), explains why. Read the full article here: buff.ly/o10ELZS #SAINTS #AI #Research #Safety

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Why safe AI needs diversity

Ibrahim Habli, Director of the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Safe AI Systems (SAINTS), explains why a diverse research community is essential for safe AI.

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We are pleased to participate in the upcoming York Festival of Ideas, centered on the theme of Place and Space. This June, SAINTS will host two in-person sessions exploring the critical ethics, risks, and societal impacts of artificial intelligence. #YorkFestivalofIdeas #AISafety #AI #SAINTS

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

SAINTS PhD Researcher, Sayed Hashim, presented a paper in a workshop called Machine Learning for Genomics Exploration at the The Fourteenth International Conference on Learning Representations 2026. See more about this on our website: lnkd.in/g5gJWFPV #SAINTS #UniofYork #ICLR #AI #Safety

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We’re back with Episode 5 of The Silver LAIning Series! In this episode we unpack the big question: How do we protect older adults from psychological harm when experts can’t even agree on its definition in a digital age? 👇

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Prenika Anand is attending the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi this week. She has presented her current work in Psychological Safety of AI in Assisted Living technologies at the Participatory AI Research and Practice Symposium. #AI #Impact #Summit #NewDelhi #UniofYork #SAINTS #AISafety

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

On the 16th February we welcomed colleagues from the Forensic Speech Services, from the Department of Language and Linguistic Science at the University of York to discuss the increased use of speech technology, especially AI-driven tools, in law enforcement.

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Poppy Fynes, had the privilege of being interviewed on ITV News as an AI and Accessibility Expert, discussing the new XRAI AR2 captioning glasses and what this technology could mean for members of the Deaf community, including herself.

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Can't listen to our podcast on Spotify? It's now available on to listen to on Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts! 🎉 lnkd.in/eT284g7d lnkd.in/e4g8uGhf #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic #ApplePodcasts #UniversityofYork #SAINTS #SilverLAIning #AI #Podcast

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Magda Osman joined SAINTS for a roundtable discussion to discuss her work, "Psychological harm: what is it and how does it apply to consumer products with internet connectivity." #SAINTS #UKRI #MagdaOsman #AI #UniversityofYork

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

📣 Announcing The Silver LAIning: a SAINTS Podcast! 📣 The future of care is here, but is it safe? Dive into conversations to analyse the benefits and risks AI presents, particularly for older adults🎙️ @ihabli.bsky.social explains more➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/3zXbFxPpWd4AL28hru9bDK

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

📣Fully-funded PhD Studentships in Safe AI! Prompted by further partner support, we’re launching an additional SAINTS recruitment round for PhD students starting in Sept 25. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in Computer Science or Sociology. Apply 👉saints-cdt.ai/2025-studentships/

UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Safe Artificial Intelligence Systems (SAINTS)
The SAINTS Centre for Doctoral Training is the UK’s first multidisciplinary PhD programme focused solely on the safety of artificial intelligence (AI).

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

We recently hosted our second SAINTS Quarterly workshop, which allowed our doctoral researchers to present their research progress, discuss the motivation behind their work and share initial plans for carrying out their PhD projects. Find out more 👉 lnkd.in/euHV332c

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Centre for Assuring Autonomy @cfaa.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

💻 Understanding the BIG argument for AI safety cases 💻 Join the authors of our new Balanced, Integrated and Grounded Argument at our upcoming webinar as they explore the development of the paper and it's approach to creating comprehensive AI safety cases. ⏲️12PM–1PM GMT ➡️Register: lnkd.in/ekmUs_wj

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

As part of the "Building Global Futures - AI and Healthcare" event at the Guildhall in York earlier this week, SAINTS' Professor Ibrahim Habli (@ihabli.bsky.social) emphasised the importance of a whole-system and human-centric approach to ensuring the safe deployment of clinical AI. #AI #AIHealth

Prof Ibrahim Habli at the "Building Global Futures - AI and Healthcare" event

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

This week, SAINTS is participating in SSS'25: ▶️ Prof Ibrahim Habli (ihabli.bsky.social) introduced the Centre, its focus on AI safety research & training, and SAINTS’ partners. ▶️ Prof John McDermid (SAINTS Partnerships co-lead) delivered a keynote on AI Safety and Security👉 buff.ly/4gyxaRA

Prof Ibrahim Habli giving a talk at Symposium: Safety Critical Systems Symposium SSS'25

Prof John McDermid giving a talk at Symposium: Safety Critical Systems Symposium SSS'25

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

SAINTS Ethics Lead and Professor of Philosophy, Tom Stoneham (@tomstoneham.dair-community.social.ap.brid.gy) recently hosted a webinar for the UK Council for Graduate Education in which he explored the ethics of generative AI in research. Read more: ukcge.ac.uk/news-and-blo...

Photo of Prof Tom Stoneham with the quote: 'Ethical use of genAI in any context, but especially in research, requires understanding its limitations, biases, and social and environmental impacts. My objective in this webinar is to help researchers think through, and take personal responsibility for, the choices they make in how they conduct their research.'

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Open Research at York @uoyopenres.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

We're pleased to announce that our Open Research Awards scheme is back for 2025! 🏆 We are offering prizes of £400 each to projects and initiatives which engage with open research practices and principles Read the full terms and submit your work for consideration by Mon 28 April 👉 bit.ly/OR-awards

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Announcing the success of the official launch of the SAINTS CDT. Guests included key colleagues from industry, academia, & the regulatory community, alongside our first cohort of 11 postgraduate researchers. Read more: www.saints-cdt.ai/news/the-off... #AI #UniofYork #SAINTSCDT

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SAINTS CDT, University of York @saints-cdt.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

In response to the UK Government's AI Opportunities Action Plan, Prof Ibrahim Habli (@ihabli.bsky.social) explains why it's a positive move for AI and the UK. Read more👉https://lnkd.in/enQHb7Dq

Quote from Prof Ibrahim Habli: The shift from an unhealthy fixation on existential risk to prioritising the safety of real AI products and services is a welcome move in the UK Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan.

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Centre for Assuring Autonomy @cfaa.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Follow the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Safe AI Systems (SAINTS) at the University of York on Bluesky: @saints-cdt.bsky.social. Applications are now open for funded studentships to start in September 2025. Deadline: Wednesday 15 January 2025 www.york.ac.uk/study/postgr...

A poster advertising the SAINTS CDT which reads: applications now open for the SAINTS UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Safe AI Systems.

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Ibrahim Habli @ihabli.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Applications are now open for fully-funded PhD positions at the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Safe AI Systems (SAINTS) at the University of York. Applications close on Wednesday 15 January 2025 www.york.ac.uk/study/postgr... #AI #AISafety #PhD #scholarship #academicsky

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