CETaS Webinar: UK Public Attitudes to National Security Data Processing

Discover how the UK public really feels about the growing use of AI and automated data processing in national security. Drawing on the first empirical study of its kind in the UK by the Alan Turing Institute’s Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS), this webinar breaks down findings from a nationally representative survey and citizens’ panel, revealing levels of public awareness, support, and concern, as well as how people weigh human versus machine intrusion and what they expect from automation. Featuring Ardi Janjeva (CETaS) and Prof Marion Oswald (Northumbria University), the session covers the study’s context, methods, and insights for policymakers, oversight bodies, and those working at the intersection of technology, security, and public trust. This is the first session from the CETaS 2025 webinar series also exploring AI-enabled online crime and privacy-preserving moderation of illegal content.