Trustworthy AI Chronicles

In this episode of Trustworthy AI Chronicles, Dr. Ihsen Alouani speaks with Kate Nicholl MLA, founder of Northern Ireland’s newly launched All-Party Group on Artificial Intelligence (AI), about how government can lead with purpose, accountability, and trust in the age of AI.They discuss the risks of AI and misinformation, the importance of inclusive policymaking and skills development, and how initiatives like the All-Party Group and Northern Ireland’s forthcoming AI Strategy can help ensure responsible, transparent, and ethical AI adoption across society.

In this episode of Trustworthy AI Chronicles, Dr. Ihsen Alouani speaks with Professor Judy Williams about how AI is transforming teaching, learning, and the student experience. Judy shares how universities can embrace AI responsibly, not just as a tool for automation, but as a way to augment human capability. They explore the paradigm shift AI brings to education, and why embedding ethical principles like transparency, inclusivity, and accountability , is essential to building a future where this evolving technology truly serves society.

In this episode of Trustworthy AI Chronicles, Dr. Ihsen Alouani speaks with Professor David Hickton, former U.S. Attorney and Founding Director of Pitt Cyber at the University of Pittsburgh, about the urgent need for strong AI regulation and governance. They explore how unchecked AI could impact democracy, civil rights, and national security and why trust, accountability, and collaboration are essential to building a responsible AI future.

In this episode of Trustworthy AI Chronicles, Dr. Ihsen Alouani sits down with David Crozier, Director of the AI Collaboration Centre (AICC), to explore how Northern Ireland is shaping the future of trustworthy and responsible AI adoption.David shares insights from his 25-year journey across industry, academia, and policy, including his time at Intel, and explains how AICC is building the ecosystem needed to accelerate ethical and innovation-friendly AI adoption.

In this episode, we discuss the cybersecurity challenges in safety-critical sectors with James Carroll, Deputy CTO at Ireland's Health Service Executive. James shares lessons from leading the response to one of Europe’s largest health data breaches and offers a look at how the HSE is strengthening national resilience in the face of evolving digital threats. We discuss the challenges of securing AI-driven healthcare systems, building public trust, and ensuring that technology serves patients safely and reliably