Upholding Professional Judgement in Social Work amid the Rise of Artificial Intelligence

Susan Gair

doi:10.1080/0312407x.2026.2684237

June 24, 2026Australian Social Work

Upholding Professional Judgement in Social Work amid the Rise of Artificial Intelligence

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Key Points

To explore the implications of generative artificial intelligence on professional judgement in social work.
Evaluated existing literature on Gen AI applications in social work.
Identified ethical considerations and potential impacts on decision-making.
Analyzed how AI technologies can enhance or hinder professional judgement.
Finds that while Gen AI offers tools for efficiency, it may challenge the ethical foundations of social work.
Indicates a need for training social workers to balance AI insights with professional judgement.
Highlights concerns about over-reliance on AI in sensitive social work scenarios.

Implication

Discussion highlights the importance of maintaining human oversight in AI-assisted social work, indicating potential challenges and benefits.

Abstract

In recent times, as Journal Editor I have been in a heightened state of alertness about the growing use of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in social work practice, research, and publish...

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f67e2aea7db3c1953f217 https://doi.org/10.1080/0312407x.2026.2684237

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