Careful Trouble
@carefultrouble.bsky.social
We are Careful Trouble. We are a research studio and a social enterprise, helping make technologies work better for more people, more of the time.
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Join @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social at UX London this month!
On 12th June, Rachel will be talking about ‘The power of hopeful technology’ and how, in modern technology development, your practice is probably more political than you realise.
Get 20% off your ticket using code: JOIN_RC
On 12th June, Rachel will be talking about ‘The power of hopeful technology’ and how, in modern technology development, your practice is probably more political than you realise.
Get 20% off your ticket using code: JOIN_RC
June 2, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Join @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social at UX London this month!
On 12th June, Rachel will be talking about ‘The power of hopeful technology’ and how, in modern technology development, your practice is probably more political than you realise.
Get 20% off your ticket using code: JOIN_RC
On 12th June, Rachel will be talking about ‘The power of hopeful technology’ and how, in modern technology development, your practice is probably more political than you realise.
Get 20% off your ticket using code: JOIN_RC
Many recognise the potential of "community technology" yet only a fraction have been able to embrace these tools fully.
Read our latest report about how policymakers, funders, and community leaders can work together to shape a fairer digital future.
www.careful.industries/blog/2025-5-...
Read our latest report about how policymakers, funders, and community leaders can work together to shape a fairer digital future.
www.careful.industries/blog/2025-5-...
May 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Many recognise the potential of "community technology" yet only a fraction have been able to embrace these tools fully.
Read our latest report about how policymakers, funders, and community leaders can work together to shape a fairer digital future.
www.careful.industries/blog/2025-5-...
Read our latest report about how policymakers, funders, and community leaders can work together to shape a fairer digital future.
www.careful.industries/blog/2025-5-...
Next month, @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social will be at the @publiclawproject.bsky.social and Technology Conference to learn more about risks and benefits in Government procurement involving AI and ADM.
📅 Monday 9 June
⏰ 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
📍 Fieldfisher / Online
🔗 publiclawproject.org.uk/events/publi...
📅 Monday 9 June
⏰ 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
📍 Fieldfisher / Online
🔗 publiclawproject.org.uk/events/publi...
May 28, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Next month, @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social will be at the @publiclawproject.bsky.social and Technology Conference to learn more about risks and benefits in Government procurement involving AI and ADM.
📅 Monday 9 June
⏰ 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
📍 Fieldfisher / Online
🔗 publiclawproject.org.uk/events/publi...
📅 Monday 9 June
⏰ 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
📍 Fieldfisher / Online
🔗 publiclawproject.org.uk/events/publi...
From sharing learnings to our detailed takeaways, our AI 101 Impact workshops pack a lot in.
We have a limited number in our upcoming sessions:
1️⃣ 13th May: Industry, Freelancers + Civil Service
2️⃣ 20th May: Charity + Public sector
www.careful.industries/ai-training
We have a limited number in our upcoming sessions:
1️⃣ 13th May: Industry, Freelancers + Civil Service
2️⃣ 20th May: Charity + Public sector
www.careful.industries/ai-training
April 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
From sharing learnings to our detailed takeaways, our AI 101 Impact workshops pack a lot in.
We have a limited number in our upcoming sessions:
1️⃣ 13th May: Industry, Freelancers + Civil Service
2️⃣ 20th May: Charity + Public sector
www.careful.industries/ai-training
We have a limited number in our upcoming sessions:
1️⃣ 13th May: Industry, Freelancers + Civil Service
2️⃣ 20th May: Charity + Public sector
www.careful.industries/ai-training
🚨 Workshop Date Change 🚨
Our AI 101 Impacts for freelancers, industry and civil society will now take place on Thursday 13th May at 12:00.
This is a session for anyone interested in AI but not sure how to decide what to use in your workplace.
Find out more: lu.ma/efpc4rxq
Our AI 101 Impacts for freelancers, industry and civil society will now take place on Thursday 13th May at 12:00.
This is a session for anyone interested in AI but not sure how to decide what to use in your workplace.
Find out more: lu.ma/efpc4rxq
April 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🚨 Workshop Date Change 🚨
Our AI 101 Impacts for freelancers, industry and civil society will now take place on Thursday 13th May at 12:00.
This is a session for anyone interested in AI but not sure how to decide what to use in your workplace.
Find out more: lu.ma/efpc4rxq
Our AI 101 Impacts for freelancers, industry and civil society will now take place on Thursday 13th May at 12:00.
This is a session for anyone interested in AI but not sure how to decide what to use in your workplace.
Find out more: lu.ma/efpc4rxq
Our AI 101 Impact workshops are more than just training.
They are a chance to meet people asking similar questions to you, who want to move beyond the headlines and sales pitches.
You’ll learn what your peers are doing, and the challenges and opportunities they're facing.
They are a chance to meet people asking similar questions to you, who want to move beyond the headlines and sales pitches.
You’ll learn what your peers are doing, and the challenges and opportunities they're facing.
March 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Our AI 101 Impact workshops are more than just training.
They are a chance to meet people asking similar questions to you, who want to move beyond the headlines and sales pitches.
You’ll learn what your peers are doing, and the challenges and opportunities they're facing.
They are a chance to meet people asking similar questions to you, who want to move beyond the headlines and sales pitches.
You’ll learn what your peers are doing, and the challenges and opportunities they're facing.
Can AI help deliver your business goals?
We offer technical, social and ethical lenses to evaluate how AI can and cannot support your organisation's ambitions.
Find out more about our AI consultancy and training services on our website: www.careful.industries/ai-training
We offer technical, social and ethical lenses to evaluate how AI can and cannot support your organisation's ambitions.
Find out more about our AI consultancy and training services on our website: www.careful.industries/ai-training
February 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Can AI help deliver your business goals?
We offer technical, social and ethical lenses to evaluate how AI can and cannot support your organisation's ambitions.
Find out more about our AI consultancy and training services on our website: www.careful.industries/ai-training
We offer technical, social and ethical lenses to evaluate how AI can and cannot support your organisation's ambitions.
Find out more about our AI consultancy and training services on our website: www.careful.industries/ai-training
Can innovation work for everyone?
Our new green paper, commissioned by Phoenix Court, explores a neighbourhood-scale approach to innovation and technology diffusion.
www.careful.industries/inclusive-in...
Our new green paper, commissioned by Phoenix Court, explores a neighbourhood-scale approach to innovation and technology diffusion.
www.careful.industries/inclusive-in...
February 18, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Can innovation work for everyone?
Our new green paper, commissioned by Phoenix Court, explores a neighbourhood-scale approach to innovation and technology diffusion.
www.careful.industries/inclusive-in...
Our new green paper, commissioned by Phoenix Court, explores a neighbourhood-scale approach to innovation and technology diffusion.
www.careful.industries/inclusive-in...
The Community Tech community of practice has now been handed over to Dr Matt Dowse at the Centre for Sociodigital Futures.
We’re looking forward to what comes next as the community grows!
(2/3)
We’re looking forward to what comes next as the community grows!
(2/3)
February 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The Community Tech community of practice has now been handed over to Dr Matt Dowse at the Centre for Sociodigital Futures.
We’re looking forward to what comes next as the community grows!
(2/3)
We’re looking forward to what comes next as the community grows!
(2/3)
Last Thursday, we marked the closure of Promising Trouble with the Community Tech Winter Gathering.
We brought together 70 community tech practitioners at Battersea Arts Centre for a great afternoon of learning and inspiration.
(1/3)
We brought together 70 community tech practitioners at Battersea Arts Centre for a great afternoon of learning and inspiration.
(1/3)
February 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Last Thursday, we marked the closure of Promising Trouble with the Community Tech Winter Gathering.
We brought together 70 community tech practitioners at Battersea Arts Centre for a great afternoon of learning and inspiration.
(1/3)
We brought together 70 community tech practitioners at Battersea Arts Centre for a great afternoon of learning and inspiration.
(1/3)
There’s still time to join us on 13th February for our AI 101 Impact Training.
This session is aimed at people who have already started with or are interested in improving their AI literacy.
lu.ma/lpet76u5
This session is aimed at people who have already started with or are interested in improving their AI literacy.
lu.ma/lpet76u5
February 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
There’s still time to join us on 13th February for our AI 101 Impact Training.
This session is aimed at people who have already started with or are interested in improving their AI literacy.
lu.ma/lpet76u5
This session is aimed at people who have already started with or are interested in improving their AI literacy.
lu.ma/lpet76u5
Is your New Year's resolution to learn more about AI? Or to distinguish the hype from reality?
Then join us for ‘AI Impacts 101’ on Thursday 13th February.
Book your tickets here: lu.ma/lpet76u5
Then join us for ‘AI Impacts 101’ on Thursday 13th February.
Book your tickets here: lu.ma/lpet76u5
January 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Is your New Year's resolution to learn more about AI? Or to distinguish the hype from reality?
Then join us for ‘AI Impacts 101’ on Thursday 13th February.
Book your tickets here: lu.ma/lpet76u5
Then join us for ‘AI Impacts 101’ on Thursday 13th February.
Book your tickets here: lu.ma/lpet76u5
Agenda update for the Community Tech Winter Gathering ❄️⬇️
Join us for an afternoon of celebrating the spirit of collaboration and curiosity in our community tech community of practice.
Grab your free tickets for 30th January here: lu.ma/v3v6b8fk
Join us for an afternoon of celebrating the spirit of collaboration and curiosity in our community tech community of practice.
Grab your free tickets for 30th January here: lu.ma/v3v6b8fk
January 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Agenda update for the Community Tech Winter Gathering ❄️⬇️
Join us for an afternoon of celebrating the spirit of collaboration and curiosity in our community tech community of practice.
Grab your free tickets for 30th January here: lu.ma/v3v6b8fk
Join us for an afternoon of celebrating the spirit of collaboration and curiosity in our community tech community of practice.
Grab your free tickets for 30th January here: lu.ma/v3v6b8fk
See you in 2025 👋🏽
We’re now taking a break until 6th January.
We’ve loved working with all of you to make technologies work better for more people, more of the time.
Enjoy the holidays 💛
We’re now taking a break until 6th January.
We’ve loved working with all of you to make technologies work better for more people, more of the time.
Enjoy the holidays 💛
December 20, 2024 at 1:52 PM
See you in 2025 👋🏽
We’re now taking a break until 6th January.
We’ve loved working with all of you to make technologies work better for more people, more of the time.
Enjoy the holidays 💛
We’re now taking a break until 6th January.
We’ve loved working with all of you to make technologies work better for more people, more of the time.
Enjoy the holidays 💛
Over the past year, we’ve worked with a number of organisations to develop hype-free AI strategies.
In @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social latest newsletter, they share reflections on what we’ve learnt about how GenAI is being used in the workplace.
Read more: buttondown.com/justenoughin...
In @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social latest newsletter, they share reflections on what we’ve learnt about how GenAI is being used in the workplace.
Read more: buttondown.com/justenoughin...
December 12, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Over the past year, we’ve worked with a number of organisations to develop hype-free AI strategies.
In @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social latest newsletter, they share reflections on what we’ve learnt about how GenAI is being used in the workplace.
Read more: buttondown.com/justenoughin...
In @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social latest newsletter, they share reflections on what we’ve learnt about how GenAI is being used in the workplace.
Read more: buttondown.com/justenoughin...
Where has all the funding gone? 💰
We want to hear your thoughts on:
What needs to shift to make viable technology investment that prioritises long-term social returns rather than short-term profit and status?
We want to hear your thoughts on:
What needs to shift to make viable technology investment that prioritises long-term social returns rather than short-term profit and status?
December 10, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Where has all the funding gone? 💰
We want to hear your thoughts on:
What needs to shift to make viable technology investment that prioritises long-term social returns rather than short-term profit and status?
We want to hear your thoughts on:
What needs to shift to make viable technology investment that prioritises long-term social returns rather than short-term profit and status?
This month, why not treat yourself or your loved ones to some thoughtful festive gifts
We have
☕️ Tea Towels
👕 T Shirts
🧣 Jumpers
Inspire some new conversations around the dinner table. Let’s face it, you’ll already be talking about AI, so just get there first.
carefulindustries.teemill.com
We have
☕️ Tea Towels
👕 T Shirts
🧣 Jumpers
Inspire some new conversations around the dinner table. Let’s face it, you’ll already be talking about AI, so just get there first.
carefulindustries.teemill.com
December 5, 2024 at 11:53 AM
This month, why not treat yourself or your loved ones to some thoughtful festive gifts
We have
☕️ Tea Towels
👕 T Shirts
🧣 Jumpers
Inspire some new conversations around the dinner table. Let’s face it, you’ll already be talking about AI, so just get there first.
carefulindustries.teemill.com
We have
☕️ Tea Towels
👕 T Shirts
🧣 Jumpers
Inspire some new conversations around the dinner table. Let’s face it, you’ll already be talking about AI, so just get there first.
carefulindustries.teemill.com
Join us for our Community Tech Winter Gathering ❄️
On Thursday, 30th January, we'll bring together community tech advocates to connect, reflect and plan for the future!
Our last Community Tech gathering was fully booked within 24 hours, so make sure that you grab your ticket soon: lu.ma/v3v6b8fk
On Thursday, 30th January, we'll bring together community tech advocates to connect, reflect and plan for the future!
Our last Community Tech gathering was fully booked within 24 hours, so make sure that you grab your ticket soon: lu.ma/v3v6b8fk
December 2, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Join us for our Community Tech Winter Gathering ❄️
On Thursday, 30th January, we'll bring together community tech advocates to connect, reflect and plan for the future!
Our last Community Tech gathering was fully booked within 24 hours, so make sure that you grab your ticket soon: lu.ma/v3v6b8fk
On Thursday, 30th January, we'll bring together community tech advocates to connect, reflect and plan for the future!
Our last Community Tech gathering was fully booked within 24 hours, so make sure that you grab your ticket soon: lu.ma/v3v6b8fk
What gets measured gets prioritised 📊
So how can we measure community driven impact to make it attractive to policy makers?
Let us know your thoughts!
So how can we measure community driven impact to make it attractive to policy makers?
Let us know your thoughts!
November 27, 2024 at 9:33 AM
What gets measured gets prioritised 📊
So how can we measure community driven impact to make it attractive to policy makers?
Let us know your thoughts!
So how can we measure community driven impact to make it attractive to policy makers?
Let us know your thoughts!
The conversation across the afternoon saw common threads of addressing local needs, developing critical digital literacy skills, and looking for offline solutions.
Thanks to everyone for a great day, particularly @drkatedevlin.bsky.social, a wonderful co-convener and Responsible AI UK.
Thanks to everyone for a great day, particularly @drkatedevlin.bsky.social, a wonderful co-convener and Responsible AI UK.
November 25, 2024 at 12:12 PM
The conversation across the afternoon saw common threads of addressing local needs, developing critical digital literacy skills, and looking for offline solutions.
Thanks to everyone for a great day, particularly @drkatedevlin.bsky.social, a wonderful co-convener and Responsible AI UK.
Thanks to everyone for a great day, particularly @drkatedevlin.bsky.social, a wonderful co-convener and Responsible AI UK.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for ‘Creating Policy Futures’, to discuss AI policy and the creative industries.
We brought together academics, artists, cultural producers, tech experts, policy leads, and more for an afternoon to discuss the limits and opportunities of AI.
We brought together academics, artists, cultural producers, tech experts, policy leads, and more for an afternoon to discuss the limits and opportunities of AI.
November 25, 2024 at 12:12 PM
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for ‘Creating Policy Futures’, to discuss AI policy and the creative industries.
We brought together academics, artists, cultural producers, tech experts, policy leads, and more for an afternoon to discuss the limits and opportunities of AI.
We brought together academics, artists, cultural producers, tech experts, policy leads, and more for an afternoon to discuss the limits and opportunities of AI.
We’re looking for a Treasurer 👀
Promising Trouble is looking for an entrepreneurial board member who can support us with strategy, governance, networking and fundraising!
Find out more: www.promisingtrouble.net/board-recrui...
Promising Trouble is looking for an entrepreneurial board member who can support us with strategy, governance, networking and fundraising!
Find out more: www.promisingtrouble.net/board-recrui...
November 20, 2024 at 4:46 PM
We’re looking for a Treasurer 👀
Promising Trouble is looking for an entrepreneurial board member who can support us with strategy, governance, networking and fundraising!
Find out more: www.promisingtrouble.net/board-recrui...
Promising Trouble is looking for an entrepreneurial board member who can support us with strategy, governance, networking and fundraising!
Find out more: www.promisingtrouble.net/board-recrui...
We’re excited to announce the speakers for our upcoming unconference shaping the future of AI policy for creative industries!
On 19th November hear from:
@mialeslie.bsky.social, Lex Fefegha, Dr Erinma Ochu, Dr Susan Oman, and Henry Cooke!
Tickets: lu.ma/q03v8qrb
On 19th November hear from:
@mialeslie.bsky.social, Lex Fefegha, Dr Erinma Ochu, Dr Susan Oman, and Henry Cooke!
Tickets: lu.ma/q03v8qrb
November 20, 2024 at 4:46 PM
We’re excited to announce the speakers for our upcoming unconference shaping the future of AI policy for creative industries!
On 19th November hear from:
@mialeslie.bsky.social, Lex Fefegha, Dr Erinma Ochu, Dr Susan Oman, and Henry Cooke!
Tickets: lu.ma/q03v8qrb
On 19th November hear from:
@mialeslie.bsky.social, Lex Fefegha, Dr Erinma Ochu, Dr Susan Oman, and Henry Cooke!
Tickets: lu.ma/q03v8qrb
What if innovation were rethought as if people, rather than firms, are the things that matter most?
Presenting “What good is innovation if it doesn’t work for everyone” - a vision for a more equitable, regenerative near-future.
Read more www.promisingtrouble.net/blog/2024-10...
Presenting “What good is innovation if it doesn’t work for everyone” - a vision for a more equitable, regenerative near-future.
Read more www.promisingtrouble.net/blog/2024-10...
November 20, 2024 at 4:46 PM
What if innovation were rethought as if people, rather than firms, are the things that matter most?
Presenting “What good is innovation if it doesn’t work for everyone” - a vision for a more equitable, regenerative near-future.
Read more www.promisingtrouble.net/blog/2024-10...
Presenting “What good is innovation if it doesn’t work for everyone” - a vision for a more equitable, regenerative near-future.
Read more www.promisingtrouble.net/blog/2024-10...
Meet our new board member: Seham Areff 🥳
Seham is a human rights lawyer, policy advisor and strategy consultant.
She has spent her career advising global leaders across business, philanthropy & multilateral institutions on how to navigate volatile landscapes.
www.promisingtrouble.net/our-board
Seham is a human rights lawyer, policy advisor and strategy consultant.
She has spent her career advising global leaders across business, philanthropy & multilateral institutions on how to navigate volatile landscapes.
www.promisingtrouble.net/our-board
November 20, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Meet our new board member: Seham Areff 🥳
Seham is a human rights lawyer, policy advisor and strategy consultant.
She has spent her career advising global leaders across business, philanthropy & multilateral institutions on how to navigate volatile landscapes.
www.promisingtrouble.net/our-board
Seham is a human rights lawyer, policy advisor and strategy consultant.
She has spent her career advising global leaders across business, philanthropy & multilateral institutions on how to navigate volatile landscapes.
www.promisingtrouble.net/our-board