Mr King Shares Insights at French Embassy AI Roundtable

On Thursday 21 May, Mr King represented the school at the Franco-British AI Inclusion and Trust Roundtable, held at the French Residence in London. The event was organised by Aston University’s Cyber Security Innovation Research Centre in collaboration with the Franco-British Data Society, with closing remarks delivered by Her Excellency Madame Hélène Duchêne, French Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

At a time when the UK and France are working more closely together on artificial intelligence, the roundtable brought together representatives from education, universities, industry, policy, diplomacy and community organisations to discuss how AI can be used safely, fairly and responsibly.

Mr King, Head of Computing, was invited to attend and contribute to discussions about how young people, families and communities can be better supported to understand and engage confidently with new and emerging technologies.

Topics included AI trust, inclusion, safety, governance and the future of truth in an increasingly digital world.

Reflecting on the event, Mr King said:

“Students should not simply consume AI platforms; they should become informed, confident and critical participants in shaping the future of technology. Education has a vital role to play in building trust, confidence and inclusion.”

The discussions reflected many of the themes already explored through the school’s Computing curriculum, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital ethics and the wider impact of technology on society. They also highlight why understanding AI is becoming an important part of digital literacy, future careers and responsible citizenship for our students.

Click here to see the LinkedIn post from Aston University with a highlights video.