“Laura is an absolutely incredible convener, organiser, and enthusiast. Her rich history and experience from the world of journalism, when applied to the worlds of technology and artificial intelligence, means that she generates unique insights that would otherwise risk being missed. She is also incredibly generous with her knowledge, time, and ideas. Laura provides a crucial function in bringing all the right people together, and making them feel they all have essential roles to play in addressing the latest Technology developments. The BBC is in such a strong position when it comes to AI, both internally and with regards to its positioning within wider industry and society, in no small part thanks to Laura's genuinely passionate and effective convening skills. Laura brings out the best in people, and is a fabulous person to work with. She is funny, smart, influential, and one of the most inspiring and influential people I know who I am privileged to count as a friend and colleague.”
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What do you do if your creative decision-making process needs a boost from AI?
You never 'need' a boost from AI. If you choose to have one, think really carefully about why. What's going wrong with the human process? Are there other remedies? What is the POSITIVE way you can use AI to amplify or extend human creativity and then how do you transition back into the human sphere. What are the risks or negatives of using AI? Human creativity is precious and offers us voyages into the fresh, the novel, the unexpressed and the deeply felt that AI cannot match.
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After over 40 years at BBC R&D, the time came for a move, and I'm really pleased to announce that I've just joined the University of Surrey as…
After over 40 years at BBC R&D, the time came for a move, and I'm really pleased to announce that I've just joined the University of Surrey as…
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Tomorrow, 30 April! My WITNESS colleague, shirin anlen joins a great webinar organized by Collaboration for trusted media and AI, the AI and…
Tomorrow, 30 April! My WITNESS colleague, shirin anlen joins a great webinar organized by Collaboration for trusted media and AI, the AI and…
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In this unregulated and dysregulated landscape, what are the immediate and new concerns of AI shaping the future of documentary filmmaking in…
In this unregulated and dysregulated landscape, what are the immediate and new concerns of AI shaping the future of documentary filmmaking in…
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BBC
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Governor/Chair
West Kent College
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Education
Governor and then Chair of West Kent/K College for ten years, dealing with a range of complex education, financial and compliance issues.
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Trustee
Imago Community
- 5 years 4 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Charitable organisation working in a number of areas including with young carers, children's mental health and troubled families
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English
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French
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German
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Mandarin
Elementary proficiency
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Italian
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