Dr John Flackett
@drjohnflackett.bsky.social
AI Educator, Speaker & Advisor | PhD Artificial Intelligence | Co-founder & Head of @ailab.world & koolth | Honorary Doctor of Science
UK | Australia | New Zealand
https://www.ailab.world/dr-john-flackett
UK | Australia | New Zealand
https://www.ailab.world/dr-john-flackett
For the past 10 years, big tech have been telling everyone that AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) is less than 10 years away. The current popular message is that AGI is less than 10 years away. See the game? 1/3
October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
For the past 10 years, big tech have been telling everyone that AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) is less than 10 years away. The current popular message is that AGI is less than 10 years away. See the game? 1/3
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CONGRATULATIONS to our @drjohnflackett@bsky.social on receiving an Honorary Doctor of Science for his significant contributions to Artificial Intelligence & education, we’re so proud of you!♥️ Your dedication to AI over 30yrs & passion for helping everyone learn about AI is an inspiration.🏆
Honoured to receive an Honorary Doctor of Science from
@solentuniversity.bsky.social for my work in Artificial Intelligence & education. From an undergrad, to academic, to PhD in AI, to co-founding @ailab.world; this recognition means the world. Thank you to all who have supported my journey. 😀
@solentuniversity.bsky.social for my work in Artificial Intelligence & education. From an undergrad, to academic, to PhD in AI, to co-founding @ailab.world; this recognition means the world. Thank you to all who have supported my journey. 😀
July 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
CONGRATULATIONS to our @drjohnflackett@bsky.social on receiving an Honorary Doctor of Science for his significant contributions to Artificial Intelligence & education, we’re so proud of you!♥️ Your dedication to AI over 30yrs & passion for helping everyone learn about AI is an inspiration.🏆
Honoured to receive an Honorary Doctor of Science from
@solentuniversity.bsky.social for my work in Artificial Intelligence & education. From an undergrad, to academic, to PhD in AI, to co-founding @ailab.world; this recognition means the world. Thank you to all who have supported my journey. 😀
@solentuniversity.bsky.social for my work in Artificial Intelligence & education. From an undergrad, to academic, to PhD in AI, to co-founding @ailab.world; this recognition means the world. Thank you to all who have supported my journey. 😀
July 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Honoured to receive an Honorary Doctor of Science from
@solentuniversity.bsky.social for my work in Artificial Intelligence & education. From an undergrad, to academic, to PhD in AI, to co-founding @ailab.world; this recognition means the world. Thank you to all who have supported my journey. 😀
@solentuniversity.bsky.social for my work in Artificial Intelligence & education. From an undergrad, to academic, to PhD in AI, to co-founding @ailab.world; this recognition means the world. Thank you to all who have supported my journey. 😀
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AiLab are excited to partner with Business South & Lester Aldridge for this event tomorrow, where our @drjohnflackett.bsky.social will be giving a briefing on the UK Government's 'AI Opportunities Action Plan' & what it means for businesses. Only few tickets left: businesssouth.org/events/busin...
Business South AI Breakfast Briefing – What you need to know | Business South
businesssouth.org
March 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
AiLab are excited to partner with Business South & Lester Aldridge for this event tomorrow, where our @drjohnflackett.bsky.social will be giving a briefing on the UK Government's 'AI Opportunities Action Plan' & what it means for businesses. Only few tickets left: businesssouth.org/events/busin...
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friends, I am preparing an application for Assistant Professor in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) position. if you taught any of my papers in class or used my work to support AI policy/regulation, please let me know or direct me to some sources 🙏🏾🙏🏾
March 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
friends, I am preparing an application for Assistant Professor in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) position. if you taught any of my papers in class or used my work to support AI policy/regulation, please let me know or direct me to some sources 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Looked like a complete setup. When Zelensky remained calm, JD went nuclear, which in turn allowed Trump to berate Z and lie (no thanks & Kremlin talking points). The Q about Z not wearing a suit (er, Musk and his attire?) allows republicans to scream ‘disrespect’ to cover withdrawal of support.
February 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Looked like a complete setup. When Zelensky remained calm, JD went nuclear, which in turn allowed Trump to berate Z and lie (no thanks & Kremlin talking points). The Q about Z not wearing a suit (er, Musk and his attire?) allows republicans to scream ‘disrespect’ to cover withdrawal of support.
Donald Fagen’s 1982 debut solo album ‘The Nightfly’ is a musical masterpiece 🎵.
I always imagine I’m in a late night, dimly lit whisky bar chilling out to it live 🥃.
I always imagine I’m in a late night, dimly lit whisky bar chilling out to it live 🥃.
February 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Donald Fagen’s 1982 debut solo album ‘The Nightfly’ is a musical masterpiece 🎵.
I always imagine I’m in a late night, dimly lit whisky bar chilling out to it live 🥃.
I always imagine I’m in a late night, dimly lit whisky bar chilling out to it live 🥃.
A really important point about Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is that the benchmark of equivalence to human intelligence, means the cognitive capabilities of a majority of humans not just 1 or a few. Couched in these terms it’s easy to see how far away we still are from achieving it. 1/4
February 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
A really important point about Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is that the benchmark of equivalence to human intelligence, means the cognitive capabilities of a majority of humans not just 1 or a few. Couched in these terms it’s easy to see how far away we still are from achieving it. 1/4
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Thank you to Business South for inviting our @drjohnflackett.bsky.social to give a presentation on the UK’s new ‘AI Opportunities Action Plan’ at the People South Action Group last week. John also spoke about AI Skills Development, AI in HR & how AiLab are helping organisations learn about #AI.
February 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Thank you to Business South for inviting our @drjohnflackett.bsky.social to give a presentation on the UK’s new ‘AI Opportunities Action Plan’ at the People South Action Group last week. John also spoke about AI Skills Development, AI in HR & how AiLab are helping organisations learn about #AI.
Looking forward to 2025 - so many possibilities. Hope everyone has a fantastic year!
January 1, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Looking forward to 2025 - so many possibilities. Hope everyone has a fantastic year!
Just logged in and my notifications say I’ve reposted ALL of my own posts (which seems to be true). Only problem is I didn’t do it. Anyone else had the same thing happen?
December 22, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Just logged in and my notifications say I’ve reposted ALL of my own posts (which seems to be true). Only problem is I didn’t do it. Anyone else had the same thing happen?
Seems like every time a new OpenAI model is announced (this time o3), there’s a chorus of “AGI is here”, “programmers no longer needed”, etc, etc.
Yes o3 seems impressive, but it’s not been put through its paces in the real-world.
With no underlying understanding, AGI is still a long way away!
Yes o3 seems impressive, but it’s not been put through its paces in the real-world.
With no underlying understanding, AGI is still a long way away!
December 21, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Seems like every time a new OpenAI model is announced (this time o3), there’s a chorus of “AGI is here”, “programmers no longer needed”, etc, etc.
Yes o3 seems impressive, but it’s not been put through its paces in the real-world.
With no underlying understanding, AGI is still a long way away!
Yes o3 seems impressive, but it’s not been put through its paces in the real-world.
With no underlying understanding, AGI is still a long way away!
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The NINETY SECOND woman lost to violence this year in Australia and the 18th Indigenous woman.
#DomesticViolence is a scourge and will continue unless we adress systemic misogyny. 💔💔💔
(🙏 @sherelemoody.bsky.social for keeping the heartbreaking running count)
www.9news.com.au/national/ger...
#DomesticViolence is a scourge and will continue unless we adress systemic misogyny. 💔💔💔
(🙏 @sherelemoody.bsky.social for keeping the heartbreaking running count)
www.9news.com.au/national/ger...
Man charged over alleged murder of his mother in Geraldton
www.9news.com.au
November 30, 2024 at 10:55 PM
The NINETY SECOND woman lost to violence this year in Australia and the 18th Indigenous woman.
#DomesticViolence is a scourge and will continue unless we adress systemic misogyny. 💔💔💔
(🙏 @sherelemoody.bsky.social for keeping the heartbreaking running count)
www.9news.com.au/national/ger...
#DomesticViolence is a scourge and will continue unless we adress systemic misogyny. 💔💔💔
(🙏 @sherelemoody.bsky.social for keeping the heartbreaking running count)
www.9news.com.au/national/ger...
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For new followers, I have a website to help teachers new to teaching Digital Technologies in Australia (WA Curric), to help you get started. Some bits haven't been updated in a while, but it'll at least be a start that you can then build on.
#EduSky #CSEducation
sites.google.com/view/mrschom/
#EduSky #CSEducation
sites.google.com/view/mrschom/
Mrs Chom's DigiTech Resources
Welcome to Mrs Chom's Digital Technologies Resources!
sites.google.com
November 30, 2024 at 4:00 AM
For new followers, I have a website to help teachers new to teaching Digital Technologies in Australia (WA Curric), to help you get started. Some bits haven't been updated in a while, but it'll at least be a start that you can then build on.
#EduSky #CSEducation
sites.google.com/view/mrschom/
#EduSky #CSEducation
sites.google.com/view/mrschom/
I predict the social media ban for U16s in Australia (that was just passed & becomes law in 12 months) will be a total disaster. The backlash once online ID for everyone is poorly rolled out should be enough to sink it. VPNs will bypass guardrails. In the meantime millions of $ wasted! 🤦♂️😞
November 29, 2024 at 7:08 PM
I predict the social media ban for U16s in Australia (that was just passed & becomes law in 12 months) will be a total disaster. The backlash once online ID for everyone is poorly rolled out should be enough to sink it. VPNs will bypass guardrails. In the meantime millions of $ wasted! 🤦♂️😞
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Books.
When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it.
Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.
When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it.
Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.
November 26, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Books.
When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it.
Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.
When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it.
Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.
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If you make a hybrid event it is essential to make an online chat that links remote and in person attendees. I don't care what tech you use, but make that connection.
November 25, 2024 at 11:50 PM
If you make a hybrid event it is essential to make an online chat that links remote and in person attendees. I don't care what tech you use, but make that connection.
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Southampton Science Comedy on Dec 19th with @drjanegregory.bsky.social and Steve Hall. She’s a clinical psychologist with #misophonia who can't stand the sound of eating; he’s a comedian with no table manners. Come and enjoy the science comedy of their marriage! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southampto...
Southampton Science Comedy
An evening of science-themed stand-up comedy, stories, and silliness from some of Southampton’s funniest and nerdiest people!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 24, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Southampton Science Comedy on Dec 19th with @drjanegregory.bsky.social and Steve Hall. She’s a clinical psychologist with #misophonia who can't stand the sound of eating; he’s a comedian with no table manners. Come and enjoy the science comedy of their marriage! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southampto...
Multi-agent systems are trying to cover-up the fact that we don’t yet have AI-based software systems that meet the definition of an ‘agent’. A proper agent should be able to do everything current ‘multi-agent’ systems do + more i.e. reason autonomously. In other words, just 1 real agent is enough.
The term ‘agent’ is being used a lot at the moment in AI (wrongly IMHO) to describe the chaining of prompts using LLMs for document processing (eg, retrieval/summary) - that’s not an agent, it’s just automation. 1/2
November 23, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Multi-agent systems are trying to cover-up the fact that we don’t yet have AI-based software systems that meet the definition of an ‘agent’. A proper agent should be able to do everything current ‘multi-agent’ systems do + more i.e. reason autonomously. In other words, just 1 real agent is enough.
Is deep learning hitting a wall? I’ve more to say later, but I think progress will slow because scaling isn’t all you need. There’s still lots of applicable problems DL-based systems are useful for, but the next big jump in #AI capabilities will come via new algorithm development, not just more data
November 23, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Is deep learning hitting a wall? I’ve more to say later, but I think progress will slow because scaling isn’t all you need. There’s still lots of applicable problems DL-based systems are useful for, but the next big jump in #AI capabilities will come via new algorithm development, not just more data
…and it’s paid off again - contract signed! 😃
My one piece of advice around proposal writing (& we have a very high success rate), is make sure you fully understand what the customer pain point is (problem), solve it (address it), & then go beyond (something unexpected). Giving value is not lower $$
My one piece of advice around proposal writing (& we have a very high success rate), is make sure you fully understand what the customer pain point is (problem), solve it (address it), & then go beyond (something unexpected). Giving value is not lower $$
Writing proposals today. Lots of people don’t like writing them, but that’s because most proposals are templates.
Not ours! All clients are different with specific needs, so proposals should be too. I ❤️ them because they outline exciting new work & possibilities!😃
Not ours! All clients are different with specific needs, so proposals should be too. I ❤️ them because they outline exciting new work & possibilities!😃
November 22, 2024 at 5:06 PM
…and it’s paid off again - contract signed! 😃
My one piece of advice around proposal writing (& we have a very high success rate), is make sure you fully understand what the customer pain point is (problem), solve it (address it), & then go beyond (something unexpected). Giving value is not lower $$
My one piece of advice around proposal writing (& we have a very high success rate), is make sure you fully understand what the customer pain point is (problem), solve it (address it), & then go beyond (something unexpected). Giving value is not lower $$
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my Aussie educators starter pack is growing nicely. Welcome to bluesky, education friends! let me know who I've missed!
go.bsky.app/CWpFnns
go.bsky.app/CWpFnns
November 21, 2024 at 11:49 PM
my Aussie educators starter pack is growing nicely. Welcome to bluesky, education friends! let me know who I've missed!
go.bsky.app/CWpFnns
go.bsky.app/CWpFnns
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Hi Bluesky! 🦋👋 #Newbie
a blue sign that says hi on it
Alt: A blue sign that says hi on it.
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November 21, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Hi Bluesky! 🦋👋 #Newbie
Watermarking #AI generated outputs is key. Eg., use a visible watermark to highlight AI generated content, or an invisible watermark to track provenance (amongst other things). 👇 Gradio by @mmitchell.bsky.social (@huggingface.bsky.social)
makes watermarking easy!
huggingface.co/spaces/meg/w...
makes watermarking easy!
huggingface.co/spaces/meg/w...
Watermark Demo - a Hugging Face Space by meg
Demo of watermarking with gradio
huggingface.co
November 21, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Watermarking #AI generated outputs is key. Eg., use a visible watermark to highlight AI generated content, or an invisible watermark to track provenance (amongst other things). 👇 Gradio by @mmitchell.bsky.social (@huggingface.bsky.social)
makes watermarking easy!
huggingface.co/spaces/meg/w...
makes watermarking easy!
huggingface.co/spaces/meg/w...
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I use AI to process my struggle with mental health.
I find it hard to express myself in complete thoughts and sentences, prompting helps me compartmentalize and express myself in a meaningful way.
I find it hard to express myself in complete thoughts and sentences, prompting helps me compartmentalize and express myself in a meaningful way.
Many use AI as art therapy.
Helped few friends of my and me in processing grief.
Helped few friends of my and me in processing grief.
November 21, 2024 at 5:57 PM
I use AI to process my struggle with mental health.
I find it hard to express myself in complete thoughts and sentences, prompting helps me compartmentalize and express myself in a meaningful way.
I find it hard to express myself in complete thoughts and sentences, prompting helps me compartmentalize and express myself in a meaningful way.