One year ago, world leaders assembled in the UK for the inaugural AI Safety Summit. They agreed a collaborative approach, nationally and internationally, is essential to safely build the technology.
But fast forward and our appetite for AI has stalled, despite the potential it presents to unlock economic benefits. Just 63% of global companies plan to increase AI spending in the next 12 months, compared to 93% in 2023, driven by cost and security barriers.
Having supported diverse organisations across government and industry to implement inclusive processes for the safe adoption of AI since the 2023 AI Safety Summit, Plexal is lifting the lid on tricks and treats surrounding AI this spooky season.
Join us on Wednesday 30th October 2024 at Plexal Stratford on the Here East Campus as we explore:
AI uptake: A spellbinding success or cursed concept?
Is regulation in AI sucking the life out of innovation?
How is AI used for good and evil?
Our panellists on the night will include:
- David Sully, CEO and Co-Founder at Advai
- Joshua Walter, Partner at Osney Capital
- Dr Magda Chelly, Co-Founder at Risk Immune
Not only will our session provide food for thought, we'll close the evening off with pizza and drinks alongside networking, leaving everyone's bellies and LinkedIn networks as full as their minds.
See you there!
techUK - Putting AI into Action
techUK’s Putting AI into Action campaign serves as a one stop shop for showcasing the opportunities and benefits of AI adoption across sectors and markets.
During this campaign, techUK will run a regular drumbeat of activity, including events, reports, and insights, to demonstrate some of the most significant opportunities for AI adoption in 2024, as well as working with key stakeholders to identify and address current barriers to adoption.
Visit our AI Adoption Hub to learn more, or find our latest activity below.
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Usman Ikhlaq
Usman Ikhlaq
Usman joined techUK in January 2024 as Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence.
His role is to help techUK members of all sizes and across all sectors to adopt AI at scale. This includes identifying the barriers to adoption, considering solutions and how best to maximise AI's potential.
Prior to joining techUK, Usman worked as a policy, government affairs and public affairs professional in the advertising sector. He has also worked in sales and marketing and FinTech.
Usman is a graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science (MSc), BPP Law School (GDL and LLB) and Queen Mary University of London (BA).
When he isn’t working, Usman enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also has a keen interest in running, reading and travelling.
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