Work for @uksciencechief on tech and foresight. Former green chemist, science & media advisor, @tenteleni Trustee and @ukinindia SINner. All views personal.
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Tom Wells retweeted
24 Jul 2024
Chemistry is one of the scientific fields most 'AI-ready'. Compared to, for e.g., physics, chemistry has better standardisation of software data
New tools, such as Coscientist, are using web search chemistry tools to do both experimental design execution nature.com/articles/s41586-0…
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Tom Wells retweeted
22 Jul 2024
📢 Calling all academics!
We would love to hear you views on interacting with the Government, including the types of engagement you have had and the factors impacting this.
Have your say by filling out this survey: dsit.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/…. Deadline: 5pm on 16.08.
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11 Jul 2024
Very pleased to share an update to our well-loved Futures Toolkit - a practical guide to thinking about the future gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Tom Wells retweeted
17 Jun 2024
Using only a food, tell us where you live
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24 Nov 2023
Excellent thread (above and below this tweet). I’m going to write “One bit of genetics doesn’t predict well for another” on my hand the next time I have a meeting about genomics
24 Nov 2023
It is not that humans are perfectly mixed with genetics - we keep swirling around with different movements in different places, and the frequency of different genetic components goes up and down. It is just that one bit of genetics doesn't predict well another.
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Tom Wells retweeted
3 Nov 2023
Interesting Biden line from today:
"There comes a time maybe every 6, 8 generations where the world changes in a very short time. We are at that time now, and I think what happens in the next 2-3 years is going to determine what the world looks like for the next 5 or 6 decades."
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Tom Wells retweeted
26 Oct 2023
Reports on Frontier AI risk published today, including a technical paper from the Government Office for Science. Read here➡️gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Tom Wells retweeted
24 Oct 2023
The @royalsociety Pairing Scheme is a great opportunity for civil servants and talented UK scientists to experience each other’s worlds and ensure that Government is empowered by the best scientific evidence. Apply now: royalsociety.org/grants-sche….
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Tom Wells retweeted
11 Sep 2023
Check out the Areas of Research Interest database – the new one-stop shop to help you find the topics that government departments are interested in researching. Learn about its benefits and access it here: ari.org.uk/
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12 Sep 2023
There must have been a way to get leaky toilets into this tweet
12 Sep 2023
Toilets with built-in gadgets that monitor your health are poised to make a splash in the world of wellness tech, but security experts warn that the risk of sensitive data leaks makes them too dangerous to sell as consumer devices. newscientist.com/article/239…
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Tom Wells retweeted
12 Sep 2023
We've launched an important new resource to connect researchers and policymakers.
The Areas of Research Interest Database lets you see the research questions Government departments are interested in, plus UKRI-funded work by area, all in an easy-to-use interface. (1/3)
ALT An image of connecting hands from the Sistine Chapel frescos
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Tom Wells retweeted
7 Sep 2023
1/ 11 weeks ago I agreed to Chair the UK's efforts to accelerate state capacity in AI Safety - measuring and mitigating the risks of frontier models so we can safety capture their opportunities. Here is our first progress report: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
📢An elite team of high-profile AI specialists have been recruited as advisors for the Frontier AI Taskforce.
The Taskforce will protect against risks, build on UK capabilities & improve public services.
@MichelleDonelan met Ian Hogarth @soundboy, Taskforce Chair, to discuss
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Tom Wells retweeted
24 Aug 2023
The problem is not how do we make people trust AI, the problem is how do we make AI trustworthy.
The first ever global AI Safety Summit in Bletchley will bring together leaders from across the world to create safer AI that will bolster public confidence in this technology.
On 1-2 November 2023, governments, AI companies and experts from around the work will meet at @BletchleyPark for crucial talks on the safe and responsible development of AI.
AI has the potential to revolutionise the way we live, but we must also minimise its risks.
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Tom Wells retweeted
21 Jun 2023
1/5🧵 Our new blog previews artwork produced in our MANIFEST programme supported by @ahrcpress. Artists explored role of art in 3 policy areas: science & foresight; multiple disadvantage; community ownership.
openpolicy.blog.gov.uk/2023/…
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Tom Wells retweeted
Our plan to boost digital connectivity for all 🌐
Unlocking growth & innovation across the country, from the most remote areas of the UK to the most populous cities, and putting the UK at the forefront of global scientific and technological advancement for decades to come 👇
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We’ve had some brilliant colleagues come through GO Science on this scheme.
21 Feb 2023
Open now: UKRI policy fellowships 2023.
Policy fellows will collaborate on research activity to address pressing national and global challenges. Learn more - orlo.uk/4qrTD
Apply by 20 April
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6 Apr 2023
Really proud of the team behind this, and grateful to the many experts, officials and members of the public who fed in. Of course society in 2050 will be different to 2023, but how and what that means for NZ? This helps explore that
6 Apr 2023
The “Net zero society: scenarios and pathways” report is published today. Read it here ➡️ gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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30 Mar 2023
Our RTAs are always really fun to work on and learn about. Very happy we're able to share them more widely. And always on the hunt for ideas of what we ought to do next…
30 Mar 2023
Rapid Technology Assessments published today. These are accessible introductions to different emerging technology areas for policy makers. Find out more here 👉 foresightprojects.blog.gov.u…
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