With the affordable housing crisis raising urgent questions about the future of social housing, AI has the potential to address a broad range of issues and play a part in easing industry pressure.

While the advantages of housing providers adopting a data-first approach are extensive, it remains widely under-utilised in practice. Housing providers must acknowledge that AI is not simply a tool for the future, but an existing and evolving one which needs to be understood, invested in and incorporated into housing strategy now