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Video recordings of speakers

MPLS Researcher Conference - black and white lecture theatre pic © plasticgoldfish

Watch the conference talks and panel discussion from the MPLS Researcher Conference: AI & Ethics

If you couldn’t attend the MPLS Researcher Conference: AI & Ethics, or would like to return to the day’s discussions, recordings of all keynote talks are now available to watch online.

The videos include reflections from the University’s Vice‑Chancellor and leading researchers on how artificial intelligence is shaping scientific practice, alongside the ethical responsibilities and societal impacts that come with it. The conference concluded with a roundtable discussion featuring the keynote speakers from the day, Professor Jim Naismith and Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt, exploring the future of responsible AI, accountability, and research culture.

Together, these recordings offer insight into the key challenges, questions, and opportunities facing researchers working with AI today.

Welcome address - Professor Irene Tracey (SSO required to view this video)

MPLS Researcher Conference image of Professor Irene Tracey welcome address© plasticgoldfish

Professor Tom Stoneham, University of York - Permissibility, sub-optimality, and the transferable skills of personal responsibility

MPLS Researcher Conference Prof. Tom Stoneham picture© plasticgoldfish

Dr Heloise Stevance, University of Oxford - Delegating decision making to the computer in science: old and new challenges

MPLS Researcher Conference picture of Dr Heloise Stevance© plasticgoldfish

Professor Gemma Derrick, University of Bristol - Thinking about the prospect of AI's grimpact

MPLS Researcher Conference picture of Prof. Gemma Derrick© plasticgoldfish

Roundtable Discussion

MPLS Researcher Conference picture of roundtable session with Prof. Tom Stoneham, Prof. Gemma Derrick, Prof .Jim Naismith, Dr Heloise Stevance and Prof. Sir Nigel Shadbolt© plasticgoldfish

Featuring, from left to right: Prof. Tom Stoneham, Prof. Gemma Derrick, Prof. Jim Naismith, Dr Heloise Stevance and Prof. Sir Nigel Shadbolt.