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AI Event – Artificial Intelligence: What you need to know!

Join us for an evening of AI discovery, discussion & comedy! AiLab are excited to be sponsoring & hosting an event 'Artificial Intelligence: What you need to know!' with the University of Southampton & the Web Science Institute on Thursday 11th September 2025 at Clockwork Southampton. We'll be delving into the fast-evolving world of AI providing insights, laughs & a lively discussion. We're exploring the hottest topics in AI with a brilliant leading panel of AI experts facilitated by wonderful Teresa Hogsbjerg (Hampshire County Council). Panellists are AiLab's Co-founder & Head Dr. John Flackett (Host), Elaine Harding (AugmentAero) & Prof. Les Carr (Uni of Southampton). You'll also enjoy a dose of AI related comedy. See you there! Go to full story: AiLab…

28 Jul '25

Dr. John Flackett: Article for SO: Cultured & the Daily Echo

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…

24 Jul '25

America’s AI Action Plan

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…

14 Jul '25

Dr. John Flackett awarded Honorary Doctor of Science

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…

4 Jul '25

Central South Business Awards 2025

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…

1 Jul '25

Dr. John Flackett: AI guest lecture for MBA students at AUT

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…

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