AI, ethics & the future of charity: Inside the Charity AI Task Force - with Zoe Amar and Dan Sutch
Description
AI is already transforming the third sector—but are charities ready?
In this episode of The Charity Show, Tim and Piers are joined by two of the sector’s leading digital thinkers: Zoe Amar and Dan Sutch, co-founders of the new Charity AI Task Force. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is being used across the sector, the risks it poses, and how organisations can embrace it ethically and strategically.
In This Episode:
🤖 AI adoption in charities – With 76% of the sector now using AI, what does implementation really look like in practice?
🔒 Ethics, data safety & bias – Why a policy is essential and what charities must consider before hitting “generate.”
💬 The power of collaboration – Why no organisation should face this challenge alone, and how the Task Force is working to support the whole sector.
🌍 AI for good – Real examples of charities using AI to improve services, amplify voices, and drive social change.
🚀 Preparing for what’s next – What AI will mean for the sector in five years, and how to future-proof your organisation now.
Whether you're excited or uncertain about AI, this episode is your guide to navigating it with confidence and care.
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Chapters
(00:00 ) Welcome to the show
(08:06 ) Zoe, Dan and the Charity AI Taskforce
(30:42 ) News
(38:20 ) Interview Part 2
(01:02:08 ) Small charity spotlight
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