BASELINE

Professor Reinhold Scherer is Head of the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Essex and a global leader in brain-computer interface (BCI) research. In this episode of BASELINE, he explains how BCIs are already restoring movement, hearing, and communication, and what it means when we begin connecting human brains to machines. We explore the ethics of neural im...

Thanasis Mandaltsis shares a deeply human perspective on the future of digital identity. Drawing from his Greek upbringing and career at Onfido and iov42, he explores why trust, community, and participation not data extraction must form the foundation of our digital lives. From agentic AI and smart servers to post-COVID collapse of real-world communities, we unpack how the ancient Greek idea of th...

Dr Paul Dongha was studying intelligent agents before most people had internet access. Today, he leads Responsible AI at NatWest, shaping how artificial intelligence supports financial customers while protecting trust. In this conversation, Paul unpacks how GenAI is changing the relationship between banks and individuals, why emotional AI must be treated with caution, and how his 1996 PhD on goal-...

Stephen Russell leads data, strategy, and technology at Warwickshire Police and he’s one of the most thoughtful voices in the UK on how AI can support, not replace, frontline policing. In this episode of BASELINE, we dive deep into the real challenges officers face today: from overwhelming digital paperwork to rising cybercrime. With calm clarity, Stephen shares how AI tools like generative assist...

What if we stopped designing technology for the average user and started designing for the people most often left out? Amy Low is Chief Executive of AbilityNet, a UK charity that helps people with disabilities use tech to live, work and thrive. In this episode, she joins BASELINE to expose the scale of digital exclusion, explain how AI is both a risk and an opportunity, and share a powerful new vi...

AI isn’t a product anymore - it’s infrastructure. In Part 1 of BASELINE043, Paul Jenkinson, founder of Whitespace, shares how he built a sovereign AI company trusted by the UK government and embedded inside the Ministry of Defence. Paul’s approach is pragmatic, unsentimental, and laser-focused on value: build fast, build with trust, and stay close to the mission. From breaking free of SaaS thinkin...

Professor Ashley Braganza, Dean of Brunel Business School and founder of its AI Centre, explains how artificial intelligence is not just automating tasks but eroding the essence of human expertise. In this episode of BASELINE, we explore the concept of tacit knowledge, the hidden skills and lived experience that define real work. As AI slices jobs into tasks and replaces collaborative teams with i...

Sophie Costin from Make Real reveals how immersive technology and AI are transforming learning inside some of the world’s biggest organisations. From emotion-aware avatars to digital rehearsal spaces, this episode explores how the metaverse is evolving into a safe, responsive environment where people can practise, fail, and grow. Make Real’s award-winning work blends behavioural psychology with ga...

After raising $150M and using AI to help thousands overcome the housing crisis, founder Vadim Toader returns with a bold new vision. In this cinematic conversation, we explore the future of AI, the inflection point we’re living through, and what it really takes to build in a world shaped by ChatGPT, AGI, and human-machine convergence. This isn’t about hype it’s about resilience, risk, and what com...

In this episode of BASELINE, I speak with Vicki Liu, CEO of ApogemAI and former IBM VP, about the powerful intersection of culture, technology, and trust in shaping the future of AI.From China’s massive digital infrastructure leap to AI-driven elder care, Vicki shares a hopeful vision of how technology can uplift humanity - when aligned with real human values. Discover why trust in institutions ch...

In this episode of BASELINE, Ian sits down with Enrico Signoretti in Bologna, the heart of Europe’s academic and technical innovation. Enrico shares his journey from global storage expert to joining Cubbit, a company redefining cloud infrastructure through sovereign, distributed storage. Together they explore the future of AI, the rise of European data independence, and how platforms like Cubbit c...

In this episode of BASELINE, Rachel Astall, Chief Customer Officer at Beam.org, reveals how one of the most overlooked areas of society is being transformed through AI and why she believes technology should serve people, not replace them. Rachel shares the story behind Magic Notes, Beam’s AI-powered tool that gives frontline social workers a full day back each week by reducing admin and restoring...

BASELINE exposes the truth behind AI’s unstoppable rise. Gene Allmark-Kent returns to BASELINE as one of the most trusted and up-to-date voices on AI, leadership, and the changing face of human connection. In this cinematic conversation, we explore real-time augmentation tools like Cluely, the rise of dissonance in AI-assisted interviews, and what trust and authenticity look like in the era of mac...

BASELINE exposes the truth behind AI’s unstoppable rise. In-depth interviews with AI experts, real analysis, and insights you can trust on the technology reshaping our world. In this episode of BASELINE, Ian speaks with Bob De Caux, Chief AI Officer at IFS, to explore the emerging role of the CAIO and what it really means for enterprise, innovation, and leadership. This conversation covers how AI...

BASELINE exposes the truth behind AI’s unstoppable rise. In-depth interviews with AI experts, real analysis, and insights you can trust on the technology reshaping our world. Gavin Ray is back on BASELINE and rejoins us because GPT-4.5 just passed the Turing Test-scoring 73% when given a persona. That means most people thought the AI was the human. In this episode, we explore what that really mean...

BASELINE exposes the truth behind AI’s unstoppable rise. In-depth interviews with AI experts, real analysis, and insights you can trust on the technology reshaping our world. Sam Empson is one of the most exciting engineers working at the edge of AI. In this episode, he shares how he is building agentic systems that do more than generate language. These systems reason, plan, retrieve data, and tak...

BASELINE exposes the truth behind AI’s unstoppable rise. In-depth interviews with AI experts, real analysis, and insights you can trust on the technology reshaping our world. Brendon Warwick is a leading engineer who has worked at some of the most cutting-edge companies, from high-frequency trading at G-Research to AI-driven development at Hyperexponential. With expertise in low-latency, high-stak...

BASELINE exposes the truth behind AI’s unstoppable rise. In-depth interviews with AI experts, real analysis, and insights you can trust on the technology reshaping our world. In this episode of BASELINE, we’re joined once again by Ross Parrett, who brings his sharp insights into global AI developments, media control, and digital rights. As AI continues to shape what we see, hear, and believe, Ross...

BASELINE exposes the truth behind AI’s unstoppable rise. In-depth interviews with AI experts, real analysis, and insights you can trust on the technology reshaping our world. Al Martin is a leader who delivers. As IBM’s Global VP of Technical Sales, he commands a 4,000+ strong team shaping the future of AI, hybrid cloud, and enterprise technology. With over two decades inside IBM, he’s led at ever...

BASELINE exposes the truth behind AI’s unstoppable rise. AI Event at Revellers' Club: https://www.revellersclub.com/ai In-depth interviews with AI experts, real analysis, and insights you can trust on the technology reshaping our world. David Bradley is a master connector, entrepreneur, and the driving force behind Revellers’ Club - an exclusive network where business, influence, and creativit...

BASELINE exposes the truth behind AI’s unstoppable rise. In-depth interviews with AI experts, real analysis, and insights you can trust on the technology reshaping our world. Glen Calvert, founder of Kaizan, is a relentless operator with laser focus and high conviction in AI as the next evolution of sales. He isn’t experimenting, he’s executing. He sees AI replacing slow, outdated CRMs with real-t...

Jack Perschke is the CEO of Great Wave AI, a company fixing AI adoption in enterprises by tackling trust, control, and efficiency. Jack isn’t just another AI founder, he’s a mission-driven leader with a deep corporate background and military-honed precision, cutting through hype to deliver real, scalable value. More about Great Wave AI: https://greatwave.ai/trusted-gen-ai-guide/ Jack can be found...

Carl is a leading expert in green energy, AI-powered grid optimization, and sustainable infrastructure, pioneering solutions that integrate wind power, solar farms, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), and real-time AI analytics. As a key figure in the energy transition movement, he’s working to ensure that the UK remains competitive, resilient, and independent in an era of increasing energy volatility. P...

If you’ve been feeling uncertain about AI’s impact on the future of Britain, this conversation will change your perspective. Stephen Warwick is a technology executive, Co-Chair of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Innovation Board, and Trustee Board Member at AbilityNet. With a deep understanding of AI, enterprise technology, and business innovation, he plays a key role in shaping the fu...

Eric Herzog is a globally renowned technology leader and the Chief Marketing Officer at Infinidat, bringing nearly 40 years of expertise in data storage, enterprise infrastructure, and innovative marketing strategies. With a career spanning startups to tech giants like IBM, EMC, and Seagate, Eric has shaped the way organizations approach data management and storage solutions. In this episode of BA...