Queen's professor is given top AI role

A cyber-security expert from Queen's University Belfast has been appointed to a body designed to develop the UK artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Prof Máire O'Neill has joined leaders from business, academia and data privacy on the UK Artificial Intelligence Council. Prof O'Neill is the inventor of a silicon security chip that is used in more than 100m TV set-top boxes. The council will promote the adoption of AI and its ethical use in business. Prof O'Neill said that she was delighted to have been invited to join the new body.