Using artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly in social work: quick guide

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Created a guide for Community Care's Practice Guidance on 'Using artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly in social work'. 

Period10 Feb 2026

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  • TitleUsing artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly in social work: quick guide
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletCommunity Care Inform
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date10/02/26
    DescriptionIntroduction
    AI offers a range of potential benefits for social work, from improving efficiency to supporting better outcomes for service users. When used thoughtfully, AI can help practitioners manage their workload, enhance communication and make more informed decisions. Yet, AI also brings significant challenges and ethical considerations that professionals should understand before using AI tools to ensure these are deployed in a manner consistent with professional values. This quick guide explores the benefits and potential pitfalls of AI, as well as strategies to consider for AI use in practice.
    PersonsTarsem Cooner
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Keywords

  • Social Work
  • Artificial intelligence
  • AI
  • Guide