Leaders in Tech at Goldsmiths - James Fletcher

A series of talks from leaders in tech to inspire our students in their own journeys.

Please join James Fletcher, BBC Lead, Responsible AI, for the final talk in this year's series of Leaders in Tech talks. James will share his own journey from working as a Radio Journalist at the BBC to now leading the BBC's Responsible AI team.

He will talk about the impact of AI in organisations like the BBC and the growing importance of roles looking at managing AI in a trustworthy and transparent way. He will also share thoughts on how these roles are developing and share tips on how to stand out when applying to organisations like the BBC.

When: Wednesday 18 March, 1 to 2pm
Where: Ben Pimlott Lecture Theatre
Who: Open to all students at Goldsmiths & alumni

Bio: James leads the BBC’s Responsible AI team, shaping how the UK’s most trusted news provider and the world’s largest public service media organisation uses AI in ways that are trustworthy, transparent and aligned with its public service values.

He oversees the BBC’s approach to AI governance, risk and assurance across internal development, procurement and day-to-day use, with a focus on turning high-level principles into editorial and business decisions at scale by empowering teams and building a culture of responsible AI use.

James also led and authored the BBC’s groundbreaking research with the European Broadcasting Union on News Integrity in AI assistants, examining how AI assistants handle accuracy, attribution and trust in news contexts.

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