Using AI to Enhance Meaningful Survivor-Led Research
Jarrett Davis, MA & Wendy Stiver, RN, CCM, BSN, MA | September 18 | 1:45-2:45 pm
Topic: Conceptual, Research | Knowledge Level: Intermediate
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.
Presentation Objectives:
• Provide an overview of key ethical considerations in applying AI to survivor-led research
• Summarize currently available models and their differing approaches and applications, along with limitations applied to survivor and community led research in the development field
• Demonstrate how AI can facilitate proposing qualitative research and analysis in a more accessible, holistic, and accurate developing survivor-led research
• Inspire attendees to thoughtfully leverage AI for social good in a survivor-centered way