The Future of Data and AI
The Future of Data and AI
A documentary featuring an array of The Catalyst’s world-leading experts in data and AI, has been released.
‘The Future of Data and AI’ demonstrates how the North East is a hub for global experts in these fields, with NICD featuring prominently, as well as the National Edge AI Hub and the NIHR Innovation Observatory, all based on the Helix.
Prof Paul Watson, Director, National Innovation Centre for Data, is part of the stellar regional line-up of experts, that also features:
- Prof Rajiv Ranjan – Lead, National Edge AI Hub
- Dawn Musgrave – NIHR Innovation Observatory
- Neil Herron – GRID Smarter Cities (business case study)
- Louise Braithwaite – Data Scientist, NICD
- Richie Ramsden – Alumnus, NICD
- Kevin Telford – FinPact & Smarter Decisions (thought-leader in data and AI)
- Rojin Yarahmadi – PolyBox Solutions (business in AI)
- Lucy Batley – Traction Industries (AI business)
- Hannah Underwood – How Might We Community (Data4Good innovator)
The North East has quietly built one of Europe’s most dynamic AI ecosystems, with collaboration between universities, researchers, the public sector and private business.
NICD and National Edge AI Hub working to unlock hurdles and help organisations realise future success. The academically-rooted organisations are focused on hands-on expertise rather than theoretical discussion, working with businesses to share data and AI insights that can fuel growth and make practical changes to lives.
‘The Future of Data and AI’ features real-life stories of companies that have successfully taken the leap into this technology – from healthcare to urban planning and environmental sustainability – and say that those who integrate AI wisely rather than simply chasing trends, are likely to see the biggest return on investment.
The documentary is the latest in ‘The Future Series’ of films produced by Newcastle Helix.
The film can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/QxZth3lptKc
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