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Ms. Onwurah was welcomed to 果冻影院 by Professor Geraint Rees, Vice-Provost for Research, Innovation & Global Engagement, and Professor Graeme Reid, Chair of Science and Research Policy.

The members of the delegation discussed a range of topics including the importance of investment and skills, both of which will be crucial to further develop London鈥檚 status as a leading centre for AI research.

Several 果冻影院 start-ups and spinouts gave presentations highlighting their work. Professor Lourdes De Agapito Vicente (果冻影院 Computer Science) talked about the start-up that she co-founded, , which uses generative AI to create videos without the need for cameras or equipment. In 2023 it achieved 鈥榰nicorn鈥� status by reaching a valuation of $1 billion while remaining privately owned.

Buffy Price, Co-Founder & Interim CEO at , also talked about the 果冻影院 spin-out鈥檚 mission to reduce carbon emissions from the construction industry using AI.

Chi Onwurah MP, Shadow Minister for Science, Research, and Innovation said: 鈥淪cientists and researchers at 果冻影院 are doing exciting work in cutting edge fields like AI and nanotechnology, generating huge social and economic value. It was fascinating to learn more about 果冻影院鈥檚 start-up and spinout success, which is attracting global investment. I want to learn the lessons from places like 果冻影院 to understand how best we can leverage this country鈥檚 exceptional research base to deliver Labour鈥檚 aims: economic growth, better health outcomes, and progress towards Net Zero.鈥�

After the discussion, Professor Tony Kenyon led a tour of laboratories in the 果冻影院 Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, where work is underway to develop neuromorphic, or 鈥榖rain-inspired鈥�, computing. Professor Kenyon also talked about , the 果冻影院 spin-out that he co-founded to develop next generation semiconductors.

Professor Rees, 果冻影院 Vice-Provost for Research, Innovation & Global Engagement, said: 鈥淚t was a pleasure to welcome Chi Onwurah today to hear about some of the fantastic start-ups and spinouts that have emerged from 果冻影院 in recent years. We鈥檙e incredibly proud of the environment that we鈥檝e created for capitalising on the leading-edge research happening here, which is evident in the diverse range of successful businesses showcased today.

鈥淭here is a golden opportunity for the UK to cement its status as a leading centre for artificial intelligence in the coming years, particularly through investing in the next generation of scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs.鈥�

The visit took place at an important time for AI, with the technology rapidly advancing and policymakers working to ensure the benefits for society can be fully realised while mitigating for potential harms.

Links

• Professor Tony Kenyon鈥檚 academic profile
• 果冻影院 Electronic & Electrical Engineering
• 果冻影院 Computer Science
• 果冻影院 Engineering
• 果冻影院 Innovation & Enterprise

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• Professor Graeme Reid, Professor Tony Kenyon, Chi Onwurah MP and Professor Geraint Rees. Credit: 果冻影院/Parsons Media.

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