Dr. John Flackett: Media Interviews & Articles

 

As an advisor in government, academia, industry and community, Dr. John Flackett is regularly called upon to share his perspectives via talks, media interviews and roundtables. Below is a brief summary featuring some of John’s interviews, articles and features in the media.

Visit John's speaker, publications and profile page to find out more and for media articles/interviews on AiLab, please visit AiLab in the Media.

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Dr. John Flackett on Advisory Group for 2023 Women in AI Awards Asia-Pacific

Dr. John Flackett is proud to return as part of the Advisory Group for the 2023 Women in AI Awards, which has now extended into the Asia-Pacifc. Wishing all the applicants all the very best and thank you to the Women in AI team.

View all the WAI Awards Advisory Group (PDF).

Dr. John Flackett: Interview/Article with Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

Title: Is 'AI' a game-changer for small businesses – or should we approach with caution?

Dr. John Flackett chatted with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) about why everyone is talking about AI in small businesses.

View the article on the FSB website.

Dr. John Flackett joins Advisory Group & returns as a Judge for 2022 Women in AI Awards for Australia & New Zealand

Dr. John Flackett is proud to join the Advisory Group for the 2022 Women in AI Awards for Australia & New Zealand and also return as a judge for the awards. Our thanks to the Women in AI team and good luck to all the applicants.

View all the WAI Awards Advisory Group (PDF).

View the WAI Awards Judges (PDF).

Dr. John Flackett on Judging Panel for 2021 Women in AI Awards Australia & New Zealand

Dr. John Flackett was honoured to be on the judging panel for the 2021 Women in AI Awards for Australia & New Zealand. Congratulations and good luck to all the finalists. Thanks so much to the Women in AI team.

View the WAI Awards judging panel.

View an article about the awards featuring Dr. John Flackett in Manufacturers' Monthly.

Dr. John Flackett: Interview/Article with IDG Connect

Title: Machine and deep learning sector in Australia

Dr. John Flackett was interviewed by IDG Connect about our work at AiLab and the progress and opportunites within the Artificial Intelligence in Australia

Download John's interview with IDG Connect (PDF).

Dr. John Flackett: Article for Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Title: AUT boosts AI expertise

AiLab feature article following the announcement of our international expansion into New Zealand with the launch of our second AiLab in partnership with Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the appointment of our Dr. John Flackett as AUT's AI Specialist in Residence and AI Ambassador for AUT, whilst setting up & launching our new AiLab in AUT.

View the article on the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) website.

Dr. John Flackett: ABC Radio with Bryce Corbett

Dr. John Flackett: ABC Radio Adelaide with Bryce Corbett

Title: Sunday Afternoons with Bryce Corbett

Dr. John Flackett talked with Bryce Corbett live on ABC Radio across Australia on Sunday 20th October 2019. John spoke with Bryce about the progress of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Natural Language Processing and his recent chat and article with ABC News regarding whether a computer could write an award winning novel.

Listen to John's interview on ABC Radio website.

Dr. John Flackett: ABC News

Dr. John Flackett: Interview/Article with ABC News

Title: Computers are learning to write, but could they ever produce a literary masterpiece?

Dr. John Flackett chatted with ABC News about the progress and impact of Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing on written work.

View the article on the ABC News website.

Dr. John Flackett: Interview with Brand South Australia (Brand SA)

Title: Artificial intelligence a game-changer for future jobs

Dr. John Flackett was interviewed by Brand South Australia about our work at AiLab, Artificial Intelligence, Future Jobs and South Australia.

Download John's interview with BrandSA (PDF).

Dr. John Flackett: Million Plus 'Think Modern' Campaign UK

Dr. John Flackett: Article for UK Think Modern Campaign

Title: Million Plus 'Think Modern' Campaign UK

Dr. John Flackett's academic and business career was featured in the UK's Million Plus 'Think Modern' campaign that launched at the Palace of Westminster in May 2019. The Think Modern campaign is a showcase of the very best of the UK's modern universities and John was featured as the Solent University spotlight on page 24 of the Think Modern report.

Download the report (PDF).

Dr. John Flackett: Interview with Sunshine Coast Daily

Title: Potential to game change – Artificial Intelligence paving the way

Dr. John Flackett was interviewed by Sunshine Coast Daily newspaper about Artificial Intelligence following taking part in an AI panel discussion at the the 'AI Future Business Benefits Forum' at the The Old Ambulance Station in Nambour, Queensland.

Download Sunshine Coast Daily newspaper article (PDF).

Dr. John Flackett: Interview with Southampton Solent University

Dr. John Flackett: Interview with Southampton Solent University

Title: Spotlight Dr. John Flackett

Dr. John Flackett was interviewed by the Southampton Solent University following John's guest lecture on Artificial Intelligence at the Solent organised by the University and the British Computer Society (BCS).

View John’s interview on the Solent University website.

Dr. John Flackett: Nominated Emerging Tech Inspiration 2017

Dr. John Flackett: Nominated Emerging Tech Inspiration 2017

Dr. John Flackett was honoured to be nominated by Dev Diner readers as an Emerging Tech Inspiration for 2017. Thanks to Dev Diner and all the kind people that nominated John.

View the article on Dev Diner.

AiLab: The Advertiser Article – AI potential, SA business launch part of Open State highlights

Dr. John Flackett: Interview with The Advertiser

Title: Artificial intelligence potential, SA business launch part of Open State highlights

Dr. John Flackett was interviewed by The Advertiser newspaper about Artificial Intelligence and the launch of pre-registrations for AiLab at our event ‘Future Jobs in a World of Artificial Intelligence', as part of the Open State Festival in Adelaide, South Australia.

View John’s interview on The Advertiser website.

Dr. John Flackett: Interview with Dev Diner

Dr. John Flackett: Interview with Dev Diner

Title: The journey towards superintelligence

Dr. John Flackett was interviewed by student Caitlin Gardner for Dev Diner about Artificial SuperIntelligence and the future of AI.

View John’s interview on the Dev Diner website.

Dr. John Flackett: Interview with nbn co

Dr. John Flackett: Interview with nbn co

Title: Adelaide is the smart city to watch

Dr. John Flackett was interviewed by nbn co about Artificial Intelligence, the future and Adelaide, South Australia.

View John’s interview on the nbn co website.

Dr. John Flackett in action