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New £2m project to tackle 'forever chemicals' pollution in UK river wildlife | King's College London

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King's Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine @kingslsm.bsky.social · 1d

A groundbreaking £2 million UKRI project has been launched to tackle major knowledge gaps regarding 'forever chemicals' that contaminate our waterways

www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-2m-...

A groundbreaking new £2 million UKRI project has been launched to tackle major knowledge gaps regarding ‘forever chemicals’ that contaminate our waterways.

Digital Humanities Today: Critical Inquiry with and about the Digital | King's College London

King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · 1d

📽️ 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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Digital Humanities @ King's College London @kingsdh.bsky.social · 2d

✨ 🌱 Update: call for submissions deadline extended to 12th October!

Digital Humanities @ King's College London @kingsdh.bsky.social · 9d

⏰ Last day to submit to Digital Humanities Today: Critical Inquiry with and about the Digital!

📅 Conference: 23-26 June 2026
⏳ Deadline: 30 September 2025

Topics: computational humanities, digital ecologies, AI ethics & more.

Submit now: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/digit...

#digitalhumanities #cfp

From the 23-26 June 2026, the Department of Digital Humanities at King’s College London will host an international conference exploring the evolving role of Digital Humanities in a world increasingly ...

On The Calculation of Meaning, Or Doing Words Without Things | King's College London

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King's Arts & Humanities @kingsartshums.bsky.social · 9d

⌨️ 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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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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Annie Bot vs The Tech Bros: science fiction and AI origin stories

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Lukasz Olejnik @lukaszolejnik.bsky.social · 6d

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...

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King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · 6d

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).

Book your ticket 🎟️⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/compu...

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The Arthur C. Clarke Award @clarkeaward.bsky.social · 8d

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!) 🤖

Award-winning author Sierra Greer and an expert panel of speakers explore science fiction’s influence on modern tech culture.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · 8d

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 ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-h...

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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

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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 16d

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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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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King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · 16d

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
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/serie...

‘It’s going to be a life skill’: educators discuss the impact of AI on university education

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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 20d

Professor @esimperl.bsky.social, Professor of Computer Science @kingsnmes.bsky.social and Co-Director of @aiatkings.bsky.social shares her thoughts.

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King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · 21d

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.

Read the full story ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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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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Mike Cook @mtrc.bsky.social · Sep 1

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...

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Tamsin Edwards @flimsin.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

#MachineLearning #Climate @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

Explore an exciting academic career as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · Aug 19

🔒 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.

Find out more ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/ai-chat...

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.

ODI tells EU to balance AI safeguards with innovation promotion | Computer Weekly

King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · Aug 14

“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

The Open Data Institute has published a manifesto to guide European Union data and artificial intelligence policy formation.

www.computerweekly.com

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Digital Humanities @ King's College London @kingsdh.bsky.social · Aug 14

📢 We’re hiring a Lecturer in Computational Humanities Education (Academic Education Pathway).

📔 Contract: Full-time, indefinite contract
🗓 Apply by: 25 August 2025

Full details here: my.corehr.com/pls/kclrecru...

#DigitalHumanities #AcademicJobs #Hiring

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King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · Aug 6

Researchers at @kingsioppn.bsky.social have been investigating AI psychosis and looking to understand the psychological impact of chatbot technology. The work raises important questions about the responsibilities of users, doctors, and developers. Read more ⬇️
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Digital Futures of Security

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Digital Futures Institute @ King's College London @kings-dfi.bsky.social · Jul 3

🛡️ Join us online on 23 July at 7 pm for a panel discussion on the Digital Futures of Security, where leading experts will explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the global security landscape.

Featuring Tony Reeves (Deloitte), @cearadau.bsky.social & @lucavigano68.bsky.social.

Register ⤵️

Leading experts explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the global security landscape.

How Artificial Super Intelligence Will Solve Human Disease | The King's Festival of AI

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King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · Jul 2

How will Artificial Super Intelligence solve human disease? @hectorzenil.bsky.social explored this question during the King's Festival of Artificial Intelligence. Watch his talk to hear more ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM3S...
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · Jun 20

Labour is betting on Humphrey, an AI toolkit named after a Yes Minister character, to drive public sector efficiency...
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Martin Compton @martc.bsky.social · Jun 25

Lucky for someone? who will be the 13,000th person to join our AI in Education course?

All content free to access for 3 weeks from the day you enrol

www.futurelearn.com/courses/ai-i...

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King's awards over £500,000 across nine projects to deliver innovative solutions to global challenges

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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · Jun 25

🌍King’s awards over £500k to nine projects tackling global challenges!

We’re excited to unveil the second round of funded projects, bringing researchers and the community together to co-develop solutions to today’s biggest challenges.

www.kcl.ac.uk/news/one-kin...

#OneKingsImpact

Recipients of the second round of the One King’s Impact Fund announced