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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · 16d

⭐ We are thrilled to announce that PAI and CVSSP's Dr
Armin Mustafa has been named as a winner of the Tech Women 100 award in 2025. Read about Dr Mustafa's incredible achievements here👉 tinyurl.com/vj7yweyu @uniofsurrey.bsky.social

Armin Mustafa | Associate Professor | SAIRECO Ltd/ University of Surrey

Dr?Armin?Mustafa is Associate Professor of Computer Vision and AI at the University of Surrey and Founder & Chief Scientist of

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · Aug 21

Our researchers, Dr Simon Hadfield and PGR student
Tavis Shore have developed PEnG, a new AI system that helps autonomous vehicles navigate without GPS: by combining satellite and street-level imagery, it narrows localisation errors from 734m to just 22m. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/new-ai-...

New AI system could change how autonomous vehicles navigate without GPS | University of Surrey

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · Aug 20

#Hiring - Join us! We're recruiting a full-time lecturer in Robotics to expand our team of dynamic and highly skilled AI faculty and researchers. Info and apply 👇

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Job Vacancy at the University of Surrey: Lecturer in Robotics

The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is seeking to recruit a full-time lecturer in Robotics to expand our team of dynamic and highly skilled AI faculty and researchers. This is pa...

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · Aug 19

We're #Hiring: Professor in Machine Learning & AI with focus on Large Machine Learning Models to expand our dynamic team of internationally recognised AI researchers. Apply here! tinyurl.com/yvca8fds

Job Vacancy at the University of Surrey: Professor in Machine Learning and AI

The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is seeking to recruit a Professor in Machine Learning and AI with a focus on Large Machine Learning Models to expand our dynamic team of inter...

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · Jul 17

"The amount of investment people are putting into [AI] is staggering; the biggest companies in the world are all racing to be supreme. There are some interesting problems emerging from that..." PAI Director Dr Andrew Rogoyski talks to Mike Elgan on his platform Machine Society:

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Inside OpenAI’s and Perplexity’s shady schemes

You pay for AI, but you’re still the product. Here's what they're not telling you.

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · Jul 16

PAI Director Dr Andrew Rogoyski is The Institute of Directors' Surrey & Berkshire Artificial Intelligence Ambassador. Read his insightful guide to businesses on the adoption of AI 👇
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In support of the IoD Surrey and Berkshire event: “Unlocking AI Potential Conference - How Academia and Industry Can Partner to Empower SMEs”

Read about In support of the IoD Surrey and Berkshire event: “Unlocking AI Potential Conference - How Academia and Industry Can Partner to Empower SMEs” and more branch business news articles from the...

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · Jul 9

Recently our Outreach Lead, Dr Samaneh Kouchaki led an summer school for local sixth-form students: 'Exploring Smart Tech & Future Networks' gave 21 students from various schools hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies and a glimpse into future career paths: tinyurl.com/mr3zcyne

CVSSP inspires next generation of innovators with immersive summer school

CVSSP is dedicated to fostering the next generation of scientists and engineers. Recently, our Outreach Lead, Dr Samaneh Kouchaki led an inspiring summer school for local sixth-form students.

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · Jul 8

Dr @ericksperandio.bsky.social: "The event, organised by
Tony Blair Institute & @itsriodejaneiro.bsky.social w #COP30 Presidency, part of London Climate Action Week, hosted discussions between government, academia, climate & tech leaders on how AI can be a force to foster sustainable development."

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Simona Bisiani @simonabisiani.bsky.social · Jun 24

So excited to hit @icwsm.bsky.social conference with a dataset paper from my PhD research at @peoplecentredai.bsky.social. I will present tomorrow at @aau.dk in cyclist-friendly Copenhagen! Find me at the poster madness session in the afternoon!

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · Jun 24

🌍Global impact for PAI as ‪Dr @ericksperandio.bsky.social
joins Tony Blair Institute for Global Change &
@itsriodejaneiro.bsky.social, w #COP30 presidency, to talk #Tech & #AI for #ClimateAction. He'll contribute to vital talks on climate solutions 4 Global South #Sustainability #PeopleCentredAI

Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · Jun 23

Top 9% at #MICCAI2025! 🎉@UniOfSurrey PAI & CVSSP's David Butler (supervised by Profs Hilton & Carneiro) revolutionises #Osteoarthritis care. His paper shows #AI predicting & communicating future knee health from X-rays⏩personalised, proactive treatment #MedAI

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ForecomAI @forecomai.bsky.social · Jun 11

@peoplecentredai.bsky.social PAI's Professor Miroslaw Bober will be presenting the work. @uniofsurrey.bsky.social

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · May 30

PAI Director Dr Andrew Rogoyski was invited to speak recently at The Alan Turing Institute’s Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS) annual showcase. This inspiring event covered key issues of AI security. Watch the proceedings here 👉📽️ tinyurl.com/35c4dys8

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · Mar 26

Can using AI chatbots too much affect your wellbeing? Our very own Doris Dippold and Andrew Rogoyski share their thoughts in this article on why some people may become emotionally dependent on chatbots like ChatGPT.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Mar 25

Heavy ChatGPT users tend to be more lonely, suggests research

Studies show those who engage emotionally with bot rely on it more and have fewer real-life relationships Heavy users of ChatGPT tend to be lonelier, more emotionally dependent on the AI tool and have fewer offline social relationships, new research suggests. Only a small number of users engage emotionally with ChatGPT, but those who do are among the heaviest users, according to a pair of studies from OpenAI and the MIT Media Lab. Continue reading...

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · May 29

📽️PAI worked with Business Surrey to create 4 #AI explainer films for #SMEs. Watch them here now! 👇tinyurl.com/nxda67zb 🎬

Professor Song being filmed in a studio, with cameraman and director shown

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · May 22

PAI Director Dr Andrew Rogoyski spoke on AI at
@pintofscience.uk in Guildford 20 May, and PAI Fellow Professor @profpkumar.bsky.social spoke on innovations in clean air research🍺🧪A great evening! Informative and fun :-) #Pint2025 @uniofsurrey.bsky.social

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · May 22

Important new report from CoSTAR National Lab, with PAI & CVSSP's Prof John Collomosse, addresses content use in age of Gen AI. Read 'Time to ACCCT': tinyurl.com/4hzw29er

#CreativeAI #AI
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Time to ACCCT: an AI copyright framework for UK creative industries

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Professor Prashant Kumar @profpkumar.bsky.social · May 14

It was lovely meeting you all & contribute to this important discussion on #IndoorAirRegulation

Safe Air Schools UK @safeairschoolsuk.bsky.social · May 13

It was inspiring to be surrounded by clean air legends working toward safe, sustainable, equitable learning environments.

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · May 15

PAI Director Dr Andrew Rogoyski on MSN: “The danger of replacing humans with AI, apart from the socio-economic impact, is that we lose the knowledge in people’s heads that sustain companies, create innovative products and build meaningful relationships.”

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · May 15

Important commentary from PAI's Dr
@ericksperandio.bsky.social, Programme Lead of AI and Sustainability at the @uniofsurrey.bsky.social on escalating sustainability challenges associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI), with its growing environmental and societal impact 👇
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Commentary: Are we ignoring AI’s sustainability problem? | University of Surrey

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · May 14

In May, PAI’s Dr @ericksperandio.bsky.social hosted colleagues from NC State University (USA), University of São Paulo & @uniofsurrey.bsky.social to explore how advanced AI techniques can improve disaster risk management due to extreme weather events. Read more 👉https://tinyurl.com/23m55yhw

Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · May 13

PAI Director Dr Andrew Rogoyski delivers keynote as business leaders and thinkers gather for Waverley Borough Council and Guildford Borough Council's Business Question Time, Mon 19 May 5-7pm at historic Farnham Castle. Dr Rogoyski's insights are keenly anticipated.
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Easy accessible support and advice for Waverley based businesses

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · May 9

🎟️PAI Director Dr Andrew Rogoyski speaking on AI at @pintofscience.uk Guildford 20 May 🍺 🔬

PAI Fellow @profpkumar.bsky.social talking on innovations in clean air research.
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Innovating for a Better Tomorrow

Join us for an exciting event where we explore the cutting-edge topics of AI and Sustainability. We are thrilled to present two distinguished academics fro…

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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · May 9

📢 We're #hiring! Are you experienced working in a scientific computing environment, with enthusiasm for solving problems?
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Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI @peoplecentredai.bsky.social · May 8

Congratulations PAI & CVSSP’s Prof Gustavo Carneiro + 2 PAI Fellows, awarded leading roles in new research partnership: University of Surrey + University of Adelaide, to accelerate progress in space, AI, sustainability & cybersecurity.
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Surrey-Adelaide Partnership projects 2025-2026

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