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Laura Ellis
Navigate technological transformation with Laura Ellis, BBC Head of Technology Forecasting and AI Ethics Expert. Laura guides organisations through ethical AI implementation in media, specialising in content verification and combating disinformation. Trusted advisor to global media outlets on responsible technology adoption and digital transformation.
Laura Ellis is the Head of Technology Forecasting at the BBC, where she bridges the worlds of journalism and artificial intelligence to help organisations navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape. With extensive experience across the BBC's radio, TV, and online news platforms, Laura established the corporation's first end-to-end digital newsroom and now leads technology forecasting initiatives.
Her work has been instrumental in positioning the BBC at the forefront of ethical AI implementation in media. Laura helps organisations understand the practical applications and ethical implications of emerging technologies, particularly in content creation and verification.
She provides actionable insights on how businesses can responsibly implement AI solutions while maintaining content integrity and building audience trust—critical challenges in today's information ecosystem. Her expertise in machine learning, synthetic media, and automated journalism offers a roadmap for digital transformation without sacrificing quality. Audiences leave Laura's presentations with practical frameworks for ethical AI deployment, strategies to detect and combat disinformation in their industries, and clear methods to balance technological innovation with human creativity. Her unique combination of journalistic rigour and technological expertise makes these complex topics accessible and immediately applicable.
Book Laura to give your organisation the competitive advantage of understanding tomorrow's technology landscape today.
Laura Ellis, Head of Technology Forecasting at the BBC, brings unparalleled expertise in ethical AI implementation and digital transformation, helping organisations navigate the complex intersection of journalism, technology, and trust in today's rapidly evolving media landscape. Book Laura to give your team the competitive advantage of understanding tomorrow's technology landscape today while maintaining content integrity and audience trust.
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Laura Ellis structures her sessions around practical frameworks, drawing on her experience at the BBC to translate complex AI and emerging technology topics into actionable deployment strategies for organisational audiences.
Laura Ellis speaks on ethical AI implementation in media, disinformation detection, and digital transformation. She is Head of Technology Forecasting at the BBC, where she established the corporation's first end-to-end digital newsroom.
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