Our Dr. John Flackett recently wrote an article for SO: Cultured in the Daily Echo & part of Southampton Forward. He wrote about the role that AI is playing in supporting the arts & culture & his 30-year Artificial Intelligence journey, which led to his PhD in AI & recent Honorary Doctor of Science for significant contributions to AI & education. Go to full story: Daily Echo…
The White House have released America’s AI Action Plan. The plan identifies over 90 federal policy actions & is based on the three pillars of accelerating innovation, building AI infrastructure & leading in international diplomacy and security. Go to full story: The White House…
AiLab are extremely proud to announce that our co-founder, Dr. John Flackett, has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science from Southampton Solent University in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Artificial Intelligence & education. Working in AI for 30 years, John first discovered his passion for AI as an undergraduate achieving a 1st-class BSc (Hons) Computer Studies, followed by a PgC Research, a PhD in AI & a Senior Lecturer teaching AI. John went on to co-found AiLab that helps organisations become AI-ready. John leads the AiLab workshops & supervises AI PhD students. Dedicated to helping everyone in their AI journey, John is also an AI advisor & an acclaimed international AI speaker. Go to full story: AiLab…
Congratulations to all the Central South Business Awards winners & finalists. Such a fantastic night at the Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour Hotel in Southampton. Fantastic to accompany Southampton Solent University who sponsored the Innovation of the Year award. Brilliant to meet & hear from so many inspiring businesses in the region. Thanks so much to Solent for the invitation. Go to full story: Central South Business Awards…
Fantastic for our Head of AiLab, Dr, John Flackett, to return again this year to give a guest lecture on Artificial Intelligence to MBA students at Auckland University of Technology studying Co-ignition: Creative Thinking & Innovation in the AUT Business School. John spoke about using AI for product design, innovation, marketing & discussed building AI-based systems responsibly, as well as how to mitigate some of the risks around privacy, IP & bias. The Q&A session included questions about philosophy of the mind, machine consciousness, humans in the workplace & possible future AI developments. Thanks to the students & Associate Professor, Dr. Rouxelle De Villers for the invitation. Go to full story: AiLab…
On Thursday 15 May 2025, Head of AiLab Dr. John Flackett will be giving a talk on the the regions opportunities around Artificial Intelligence at the Solent Growth Partnership Business Board event on the Isle of Wight (UK). Also hear from Rachael Randall (Chair of the Business Board) and Councillor Phil Jordan (Leader of Isle of Wight Council). Book your ticket via the Solent Growth Partnership website. Hope to see you there! Go to full story: AiLab…
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