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Encode Challengescape

Professor Mahnaz Arvaneh Secures ARIA and Pillar VC Support to Drive AI Neurotech Research at 51²è¹Ý¶ù

Prof Mahnaz Arvaneh secures backing from ARIA and Pillar VC through the Encode initiative to recruit an AI Research Fellow at 51²è¹Ý¶ù, advancing privacy-preserving EEG data for healthcare innovation.

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New £235K UKRI Metascience Grant to Explore AI’s Impact on Research Stewardship

Researchers from Sheffield’s RSE team have won £235K in UKRI funding to explore AI's impact on research stewardship. "Paying it Forward" will help funders track resource creation and ensure foundational datasets receive proper recognition.
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Hands-On Workshop Explores Practical AI Agent Workflows with NVIDIA and N8

From theory to prototype in one afternoon: NVIDIA, CMI, Sheffield RSE, and N8 joined forces at The Diamond for a hands-on workshop.

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Putting People In The Lead of AI Governance at the UN this week

Dr Susan Oman is working with NGO colleagues on a people-centred approach to AI at the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance. Together they are calling for a Citizens’ Track on AI Governance.
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UK’s discovery of new semiconductor materials to be revolutionised by University of Sheffield

New AI-driven equipment will transform the UK’s semiconductor R&D, following a £7 million award in investment to the University of Sheffield.

Vincent Obia

Pioneering new approaches to AI through participation: A focus on Africa

Dr. Vincent Obia, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, and member of the CMI AI community reflects on the recent PAIRSx Africa Webinar
House of Commons Report

CMI Experts Influence Public Accounts Committee Report on AI in Government

Our Research Theme Leads, Dr. Denis Newman-Griffis and Dr. Susan Oman have contributed to the Public Accounts Committee Report.
Susan Oman Public Voices in AI Speech

Improving AI is reliant on evidence that includes people’s experiences and opinions

CMI’s AI and Inequality Lead, Susan Oman, reflects on her day in Parliament.