24 March 2025
A ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-backed initiative that aims to establish the Thames Valley as the UK's leading region for artificial intelligence launches this week (Thursday 27 March).
The Thames Valley AI (TVAI) hub brings together local academics and industry partners to share knowledge, accelerate innovation and encourage responsible use of the emerging technology.
The launch event, which is open to the public, features:
The TVAI steering group includes Dr Dominic Lees, an expert in AI for the screen industries, along with colleagues from the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø and representatives from companies including Nvidia and CV Library.
"Our mission is to empower businesses and individuals through education, networking and access to cutting-edge research," said Dr Mona Ashok, Associate Professor of Digital Transformation at Henley Business School and TVAI co-director.
"We're focused on promoting ethical AI practices while positioning the Thames Valley as a global leader in AI innovation.
“Our hope is that by connecting academic research with real-world applications, we can help local businesses of all sizes benefit from this transformative technology.”
The Thames Valley region offers several advantages that make it ideal for AI development:
As AI continues to reshape industries worldwide, initiatives like the TVAI hub will play an important role in strengthening the UK’s technological capabilities and driving economic growth.
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