Scientific Group Overview

Responsible Use of Demographic Data in Traditional and AI-Driven Methods

Advancing Ethical Innovation in Demographic Research

Introduction

Our group is dedicated to ethical, interdisciplinary research on demographic data – from traditional census and surveys to AI-enhanced analyses – with a commitment to global collaboration, scientific rigor, and policy impact.

The group aims to empower researchers, foster regional collaboration, and provide long-term ethical solutions for demographic data usage, modeling, and preservation.

Objectives

• Introduce demographers to datasets from various sources and how they can be used in conjunction with one another in an ethical and responsible way
• Presenting best practices for combining AI-driven methods with traditional statistical and demographic methods that are ethical and responsible
• Fostering long-term data preservation, dissemination, and governance
• Promoting data integrity, transparency, and scientific rigor

Core Research Themes

1. Data Interoperability

• Combining microdata, aggregated datasets, satellite imagery, and other formats for comprehensive population research

2. Data Crisis and Quality Management

• Addressing challenges in data preservation, decentralization, access, and ethical governance frameworks

3. Ethical and Responsible AI Usage for Demographic Data

• Investigating fairness, accountability, and bias mitigation in AI models applied to demographic analysis
• Exploring scientifically rigorous and transparent applications of AI for forecasting fertility, migration, aging, and mortality

Activities

1. Survey on population data addressed to APA members (August-September 2025) 

2. Online forum

Format: 90 min. with several presentations followed by discussion by participants

2. Special session on 7^th Asian Population Conference (2027)

3. Book publication (2027)

Participation

• Open to APA members, researchers, students, and practitioners in demography, AI, statistics, and public policy.
• For more information or to join the initiative, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Group members