Presented by Russell Whitworth, Andrew Freeland & Dr Andrew Rogoyski, Director, Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI, University of Surrey. Artificial Intelligence dominates headlines, promising extraordinary breakthroughs while sparking intense debate about its risks. Join us for an insightful study day led by u3a’s “AI for Everyone” team with support from the University of Surrey, as we trace AI’s journey from its origins to its future trajectory. Beyond examining the societal impacts and ethical dilemmas, you’ll discover how u3a members are actively using AI, and experience a live demonstration of cutting-edge tools.

Russell Whitworth spent his varied career in and around the mobile telecommunications industry -
from analogue (1G) to 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G. Starting out as a design engineer, he also worked in
marketing, before moving into consultancy and IT Project Management, working in over twenty-five
countries. He is the Sciences Group Coordinator for Guildford u3a, and for the last four years has
been a member of u3a’s national “AI for Everyone” team.
Alan Freeland is another refugee from the world of IT. Alan spends his retirement learning about Art
and History and exploring the Silk Roads. Within the u3a Alan is the Subject Advisor for AI and runs
the AI Group for Farnham u3a. Alan is a regular speaker on AI, and Art and History topics, both within
the u3a and with external groups such as Probus and WI. Dr Andrew Rogoyski, Director of Innovation and Partnerships at the Surrey Institute for PeopleCentred AI, Surrey University - Andrew has worked in the field of artificial intelligence and relatedareas for over thirty years. He started in academia as a post-doctoral fellow at the Rutherford
Appleton Laboratory back in the 1990s. He then moved to the tech industry, working for companies
like Logica, QinetiQ and Roke Manor. He also has experience in strategy consultancies and at the
Cabinet Office. Andrew returned to academia five years ago to help establish the University of
Surrey’s new AI Institute.