Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) make research faster, smarter, and more efficient without sacrificing ethics, integrity, and human Judgement?

This important question took centre stage during the CIDRZ’s Social Science Research Group’s transferable skills session, held as part of its bi-weekly seminar discussion under the theme “Responsible AI Use for Research Excellence and Organisational Efficiency.”

Mr John Tshinseki from the Zambia Cyber Security Initiative Foundation led a thought-provoking discussion on the practical and ethical use of AI in research environments. He shared insights on how researchers can integrate AI strategically to improve productivity, strengthen decision-making, and maintain transparency, accountability, and ethical standards.

The session concluded with an interactive hands-on exercise, giving participants an opportunity to explore AI tools in practice and reflect on how these technologies can support high-quality, ethical, and impactful research.