Alcohol harm and artificial intelligence
+ all the latest research, advocacy and innovation
Thursday, March 26th 2026, everywhere
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AR2026 will provide a unique opportunity to learn and share about the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence brings to the global effort to reduce alcohol harm, alongside a global showcase of all the latest research, advocacy and innovation.
AI–used here for artificial intelligence rather than the alcohol industry–offers some powerful new ways for us to find, navigate and process information, new forms of communication and shortcuts to old ways of working.
The technology might, for example, be used to deliver advice and counselling on alcohol consumption; it could be used to efficiently deal with data or diagnose; or it might efficiently enforce rules, for instance on advertising or minimum age.
But using computers to tackle what is a very human problem will also have limitations and risks. To what extent, if at all, can a machine ever understand human psychology, infer political or financial interests or strategies, or offer reassurance?
AI may help in the production of scientific studies, or make patient interventions less expensive and awkward, but they may also make new kinds of mistakes. AI might help us cut through misinformation or be a powerful new vehicle for it.
Can we find ways to implement AI “solutions” which do not erode the field’s established storehouse of uniquely human skills, insights and intuitions? Can AI be used to produce better, more relevant science, rather than just do more?
This unique event will bring together insights from across the world. A wide array of concise and compelling online video presentations will be brought into focus by an interactive live discussion online on March 26th.
We warmly welcome your perspectives, whether positive or negative, or something in between. To prepare participants we hope to start sharing some of these early contributions in the buildup to the event. ■