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Dr Andrew Rogoyski to deliver keynote for Waverley Borough and Guildford Borough Councils' Business Question Time

PAI Director Dr Andrew Rogoyski will deliver the keynote as business leaders and thinkers gather for Waverley Borough Council and Guildford Borough Council's Business Question Time, Monday, 19 May, 5-7pm. With PAI's work at the forefront of AI and its implications for society and the economy, Dr Rogoyski's insights are keenly anticipated.

The evening at historic Farnham Castle promises a thoughtful discussion on the current economic landscape and future opportunities within the region.
A panel of notable figures from diverse sectors will offer their perspectives, including: Malcolm Glaister, CEO of Sirius Insight; Liana Fricker FRSA; Dr Juliet Jones, Founder and COO of NatureMetrics; Russ Avery, Founder & Head of Strategy at Avery & Brown | B Corp™; Gemma McBride, Partner at Baker Law Group, PLLC and Chair of Farnham Business Improvement District; and Alexander Goncharuk, Global Head of BFSI at Intellias.
The session will be chaired by broadcaster Peter Gordon, ensuring a lively and engaging exchange. 
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PAI Director Dr Andrew Rogoyski to speak at Pint of Science Festival

We are delighted to announce that PAI Director Dr Andrew Rogoyski will be speaking at the Pint of Science UK Festival in Guildford on 20th May.

Dr Rogoyski will delve into the rapid rise of AI and its unexpected impact on jobs and business sectors. He will explore potential applications of Generative AI in creative industries and the social care of older adults. 

PAI Fellow Professor Prashant Kumar will discuss innovations in clean air research at the event. Join us for a friendly, engaging evening exploring the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability, featuring two leading academics from the University of Surrey.

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PAI Seminar: Companion AI

PAI’s 12 February seminar on Companion AI brought together a fascinating mix of perspectives on how artificial intelligence might help address the challenges of ageing populations. What emerged was a complex picture of both opportunities and concerns around this emerging technology. The speakers emphasised that implementation must be thoughtful and ethical. It's not just about what technology can do, but about how it can truly enhance human well-being and support, rather than replace, human connection. Maintaining focus on people-centred design and meaningful human connection will be crucial to realising the potential of Companion AI while avoiding its pitfalls.

PAI's 4th Health Workshop

On 11th December 2024, the PAI Fellows community gathered for the 4th Health Workshop at PAI HQ, organised by Fellow Dr Ayse Demirkan of the School of Biosciences. The researchers explored the opportunities of using AI for genetic prediction in pan-University health research areas, including veterinary medicine, mental health, patient-centred genetic counselling, drug target identification, and disease prediction. The workshop featured presentations from leading PAI-Fellow researchers across the University, as well as our honoured guest, Szymon Szyszkowski from Sanger Institute. 

CVMP 2024: 18-19 November | BFI Southbank, London, UK

Co-founded by PAI director Professor Adrian Hilton, the 21st ACM SIGGRAPH European Conference on Visual Media Production (CVMP 2024) was chaired this year by PAI's Dr Armin Mustafa, Dr Marco Volino and Dr Violeta Menendez Gonzalez, with PAI’s Dr Andrew Gilbert on the committee. 

Showcasing AI4ME at IBC 2024

Members of the AI team, including PAI and CVSSP, showcased our AI in media work at IBC2024, 13 – 16 September in Amsterdam, under the AI4ME project umbrella, alongside AI4ME colleagues from BBC R&D and Lancaster University. 

AI and Sustainability: Our People-Centred Approach

Strictly Come Surrey 2024: PAI's Director of Strategy and Operations, Elizabeth James took to the stage and jived!

Co-creation of Meaning in Sign Language Interaction: Can AI technologies capture not only movement features but also meanings?

AI hardware and real-world AI

On the Interpretability of Reinforcement Learning