Trustworthy AI Chronicles

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Developed by The Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT), Trustworthy AI Chronicles is a brand-new podcast dedicated to exploring the cutting edge of AI security, ethics, and innovation. Hosted by Dr. Ihsen Alouani, a leading expert in AI trustworthiness, this series brings together voices from industry, academia, and government to uncover the risks, share breakthroughs, and spotlight the people shaping the future of secure and responsible AI. Follow CSIT on LinkedIn for updates on upcoming guests: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/csit-qub

  1. FEB 25

    Episode 13 | Nell Watson | Author and AI Safety Researcher

    AI doesn’t just fail. It can malfunction in predictable and dangerous ways. In this episode of Trustworthy AI Chronicles, Dr. Ihsen Alouani sits down with Nell Watson, Author and AI Safety Researcher, to explore how we diagnose, govern, and build trustworthy AI systems. They explore AI “pathologies,” artificial sanity, and why we may need to treat AI systems more like minds than machines. Nell shares insights from her work developing global standards, teaching ethics to machines, and building safer agentic AI. Will AI help amplify our best instincts…or our worst? Follow CSIT on LinkedIn for more: https://www.linkedin.com/company/csit-qub

    1 hr

  2. JAN 27

    Episode 12 | Simon Whittaker | Head of Cyber Security at Instil

    AI in cybersecurity: risks, governance, and what organisations are getting wrong. In this episode of Trustworthy AI Chronicles, Dr. Ihsen Alouani is joined by Simon Whittaker, Chair of the NI Cyber Cluster, current Head of Cyber Security at Instil and Founder of Vertical Structure, to explore AI as both a powerful security tool and a growing risk. They discuss AI-enabled cyber threats, secure-by-design systems, public sector challenges, and the skills and collaboration needed to build trustworthy AI for the future. Want more on trustworthy AI and cybersecurity?Follow us on LinkedIn for episode updates, future guests, and news from CSIT : https://linkedin.com/company/csit-qub

    55 min

  3. 12/19/2025

    Episode 11 | Kate Nicholl MLA | Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland)

    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.

    40 min

  4. 11/26/2025

    Episode 10 | Judy Williams | Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education and Students at Queen's University Belfast.

    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.

    40 min

  5. 10/24/2025

    Episode 9 | David Hickton | Former Attorney and Founding Director of Pitt Cyber

    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.

    1 hr

  6. 09/30/2025

    Episode 8 | David Crozier | Director of the AI Collaboration Centre (AICC).

    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.

    52 min

  7. 09/10/2025

    Episode 7 | James Carroll | Deputy CTO at Ireland's Health Service Executive

    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

    59 min

  8. 08/13/2025

    Episode 6 | Professor Stefano Di Carlo | Politecnico di Torino

    In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge world of Responsible AI through hardware with Professor Stefano Di Carlo from Politecnico di Torino, Italy. His research is redefining how we build robust and trustworthy AI systems. We discuss how innovations at the hardware level can boost AI performance, cut energy consumption, and strengthen system security. Stefano reveals how hardware is not just the engine that makes AI faster and more efficient - but also the foundation that makes it truly reliable and secure.

    40 min
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Developed by The Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT), Trustworthy AI Chronicles is a brand-new podcast dedicated to exploring the cutting edge of AI security, ethics, and innovation. Hosted by Dr. Ihsen Alouani, a leading expert in AI trustworthiness, this series brings together voices from industry, academia, and government to uncover the risks, share breakthroughs, and spotlight the people shaping the future of secure and responsible AI. Follow CSIT on LinkedIn for updates on upcoming guests: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/csit-qub

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  • Creator
    The Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT)
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT)
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    Trustworthy AI Chronicles