Artificial intelligence: implications for social work writing
Published on January 23, 2026
From case notes and formal reports to basic emails, a crucial but time-consuming part of a social worker’s job is writing. Dr Gillian Ferguson and Dr Maria Leedham look at the opportunities and drawbacks of implementing artificial intelligence into the role. Dr Gillian Ferguson.
First published on Fri, 23 Jan 2026 as Artificial intelligence: implications for social work writing. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Copyright 2026