Wanted: AI leaders and innovators to help ‘inform, shape and drive’ use of AI for Good in Liverpool City Region
Publish Date: 2026-01-14 11:14:00
Source Domain: liverpoolcityregiondp.com
- The Liverpool City Region is creating a new taskforce of AI experts to shape and guide the responsible and effective use of AI in the area.
- The taskforce aims to develop a long-term AI strategy that maximizes public benefits and will help support the UK’s first regional Chief AI Officer, Tiffany St James.
- The taskforce seeks volunteers experienced in AI research, development, ethics, or implementation from various sectors, particularly in health, social care, transport, and education.
- The taskforce will work to create a coordinated roadmap for AI adoption across health, education, transport, industry, and public services.
- Mayor Steve Rotheram expressed his ambition for the region to be a leader in ‘AI for Good,’ benefiting the local population and boosting innovation.
- The taskforce will meet quarterly in the region with UK travel expenses reimbursed and aims to identify opportunities, challenges, and trends in the use of AI.
- Applications to join the taskforce are open until 31 January 2026. For more information, visit the Combined Authority’s AI & Data webpage or contact [email protected].