Consumer Tech Trends: The AI Horizon with the BBC’s Blue Room

Many predict that Artificial Intelligence will transform content creation, but what does an AI-optimised future hold for consumers? Join us for an engaging session with colleagues from the Blue Room team – BBC R&D’s consumer technology research and demo lab – to explore how Generative AI will shape the future of how media is discovered, presented, and experienced.

We'll be joined by Laura Ellis, Colin Warhurst, and Natasha Westland, who will reflect on their learnings from CES 2024 in Las Vegas and the AI Summit in London and look ahead to the future. How will some of the big AI innovations presented at these events affect the world of consumers? How can content producers adapt to keep up with these changes? What do we need to know to prepare for the future?

Featuring the latest insights and live demos, if you're looking for help in choosing a technological direction or currently work across the digital product space, this is something you won't want to miss!

Speakers

Colin Warhurst is a highly experienced and multi-skilled creative technologist with a strong background in broadcast, business analysis, data visualization, and filmmaking. He currently works in BBC R&D’s Blue Room, “translating technology concepts into simple stories.”

Colin's role in the Blue Room showcases his ability to bridge the gap between technology and people, through insightful analysis and compelling storytelling. His expertise lies in researching and analysing both Consumer Technology trends and wider Industry-Wide technology innovation, providing analysis, data, live demonstrations, and strategic recommendations as to how the BBC can respond to best serve.