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💭 How are LLMs transforming research?

Join Professor Sir Bashir M. Al-Hashimi on Tuesday 9 December as he explores how Generative AI is revolutionising research workflows.

Reserve your spot now ⬇️
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Rethinking Research in the Age of LLMs* | King's College London
Professor Sir Bashir M. Al-Hashimi shows how LLMs are influencing the research process.
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🧪 AI is revolutionising computational chemistry - but what does that look like in practice?

Join @franmartinm.bsky.social (@kingsnmes.bsky.social) on 19 Nov as he shares cutting-edge research on using AI to model nature-inspired sustainable materials.

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Computational Modelling of Nature-Inspired Sustainable Materials | King's College London
A seminar on using computational modelling and ML to engineer nature-inspired sustainable materials.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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💭 How are LLMs transforming research?

Join Professor Sir Bashir M. Al-Hashimi on Tuesday 9 December as he explores how Generative AI is revolutionising research workflows.

Reserve your spot now ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/rethi...

@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social | @kingsnmes.bsky.social
Rethinking Research in the Age of LLMs* | King's College London
Professor Sir Bashir M. Al-Hashimi shows how LLMs are influencing the research process.
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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"AI systems do not have consciousness, emotions, or intentions. Anthropomorphising them can lead to confusion, misplaced trust, and poor decision-making."

@esimperl.bsky.social contributes to the debate on AI consciousness in The Stack. Read the full piece ⬇️
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Anthropic co-founder: AI is a “real and mysterious creature”
"Is my laptop conscious every time it executes a recurrent function?"
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October 16, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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The Kings AI Institute is looking for a 1 day a week chair of its advisory board
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Advisory Board Chair, King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence | King's College London
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October 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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📢 We're seeking an exceptional leader to establish and chair our new Advisory Board. This pivotal role will strengthen @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social's position as a globally recognised leader in AI research, policy and innovation.

❌ Closing date: 12 November 2025

ℹ️: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/127225-...
Advisory Board Chair, King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence | King's College London
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October 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Informatics' Dr Nicola Paoletti and team are developing a pioneering new approach to check if Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are being biased, deceptive or harmful, thanks to a £300,000 grant from Open Philanthropy.

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Project to verify AI models with confidence awarded major grant | King's College London
Dr Nicola Paoletti from the Department of Informatics will embark on the work following a competitive grant from Open Philanthropy.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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📢 Don't miss your chance to hear @stephenwolfram.bsky.social discuss computation and the foundations of physics, mathematics and AI at King's College London next week. We're looking forward to hosting this event with the Department of Mathematics. Tickets ⬇️
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October 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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⏰ One week to go! Join @nessakeddo.bsky.social online on Wednesday 15 October as she examines the critical intersection of race, media and technology as part of our AI+ Research Seminar Series, chaired by Elisabeth Kelan.

Register ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/race-...

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October 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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New research from Dr Bouke Klein Teeselink has shed light on the emerging impact of AI on the UK's labour market 🤖

👶 Entry-level roles adversely affected
📉 Job vacancies in exposed industries down
🗣️ Customer-facing roles resilient

Read more 👇

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New study reveals early impact of AI on job market in UK | King's College London
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the UK labour market, with high-paying firms and professional occupations experiencing the most significant declines in employment and wages, while lower-paid sect...
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October 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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A groundbreaking £2 million UKRI project has been launched to tackle major knowledge gaps regarding 'forever chemicals' that contaminate our waterways

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New £2m project to tackle 'forever chemicals' pollution in UK river wildlife | King's College London
A groundbreaking new £2 million UKRI project has been launched to tackle major knowledge gaps regarding ‘forever chemicals’ that contaminate our waterways.
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October 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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📽️ Last week we hosted Sierra Greer, award-winning author of Annie Bot, Lauren Beukes, Kate Devlin and Jen Wong to explore science fiction’s influence on modern tech culture and the role of science communication in bridging the gap between STEM and society. Catch up ⬇️
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October 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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✨ 🌱 Update: call for submissions deadline extended to 12th October!
October 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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⌨️ On 15 Oct, Dr @mrsbunz.bsky.social from @kingsdh.bsky.social explores Large Language Models and literary & philosophical theories of language to show that their calculation of meaning is fundamentally unlike meaning produced in communication.

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On The Calculation of Meaning, Or Doing Words Without Things | King's College London
Bringing computational mechanisms of Large Language Models in conversation with literary and philosophical theories of language to show that their calculation of meaning is fundamentally unlike…
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September 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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I’m giving a talk at King’s College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @warstudieskcl.bsky.social on 27 Nov, 14:30. Join me for a discussion on current developments in information/cognitive warfare. Fully automated influence operations aren’t hypothetical anymore. www.kcl.ac.uk/events/ai-pr...
October 2, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Join us on Wednesday 15 October for an afternoon with @stephenwolfram.bsky.social as he explores the computational foundations of physics, mathematics and AI. This event is co-hosted with the Department of Mathematics (@kingsnmes.bsky.social).

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October 2, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Join me and my fantastic panelists online this Thurs 2nd Oct as we explore the stories we tell about AI (and the ones it hallucinates all by itself!) 🤖
Annie Bot vs The Tech Bros: science fiction and AI origin stories
Award-winning author Sierra Greer and an expert panel of speakers explore science fiction’s influence on modern tech culture.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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It was a pleasure to host @innovateuk.bsky.social's dialogue on the UK's deep-tech AI sector at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social. Attendees explored how the UK can maintain its competitive edge in next-generation AI. Read more about the day ⬇️
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September 30, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Following the £150 billion technology prosperity deal between the US and the UK announced last week, @uk.theconversation.com asked Dr Dan Nicolau (@aiatkings.bsky.social) - what kinds of technologies could it advance and how will these benefit the British public?

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COMMENT: How US-UK tech deal could yield significant benefits for the British public – expert Q&A | King's College London
A £150 billion technology prosperity deal between the US and the UK was announced during President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to the UK. But what kinds of technologies could it advance and how...
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September 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Learn how our experts are doing research in, for, and with AI with our new AI+ Research Seminars:
15 Oct: race and AI-generated content
19 Nov: computational modelling of nature-inspired sustainable materials
3 Dec: harnessing open data to track preventable deaths
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September 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Professor @esimperl.bsky.social, Professor of Computer Science @kingsnmes.bsky.social and Co-Director of @aiatkings.bsky.social shares her thoughts.
September 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Our Co-Director @esimperl.bsky.social shared her insights with @theguardian.com on how AI is transforming university education and what prospective students should look for.

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‘It’s going to be a life skill’: educators discuss the impact of AI on university education
Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn and the world they’ll graduate into. Experts reveal how applicants can get ahead
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September 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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I'm speaking at New Scientist Live next month! What a normal time to be writing a talk about the future of AI. Come and join me to hear about the possible futures that lie ahead for us, and what we can learn from the past.

More info and tickets here: live.newscientist.com/nsl-london-2...
A photo of me, with the New Scientist Live logo next to me, and the talk title Why AI isn't taking over the world in 2026 (and when it might happen)
September 1, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Looking for a job in AI/ML? Interested in climate change? 1 year interdisciplinary research role at King's College London using ML to quantify uncertainties in future sea level rise: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOL498/p... Please share - thanks

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August 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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🔒 Malicious actors can manipulate AI chatbots to extract up to 12.5x more personal information from unsuspecting users.

This finding by @kingsnmes.bsky.social academics how conversational AI systems can be weaponised using psychological tools.

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AI Chatbots can be exploited to extract more personal information
New research has revealed that AI chatbots can be easily manipulated to encourage users to reveal even more personal information.
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August 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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“The EU has a unique opportunity to shape a global model of digital governance that puts people first.” @aiatkings.bsky.social Co-Director @esimperl.bsky.social on @odihq.bsky.social's new manifesto in @computerweekly.bsky.social ⬇️ www.computerweekly.com/news/3666292... @kingsnmes.bsky.social
ODI tells EU to balance AI safeguards with innovation promotion | Computer Weekly
The Open Data Institute has published a manifesto to guide European Union data and artificial intelligence policy formation.
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August 14, 2025 at 10:17 AM