Why is AI suddenly so powerful? Because of one breakthrough: transformers. Instead of reading a sentence word by word, transformers use attention, which lets them see the whole sentence at once — and understand how every word connects.

And now we are experiencing on children! Despite my experience of previously identifying as non binary I can see that this is unethical and cruel. No other medicines are tested on children.

📈 LinkedIn reports AI literacy is one of the fastest-growing skills worldwide. 💼 And 70%+ of hiring managers say they’d hire someone with strong AI skills even if they have less experience. The future of work is changing now. My course AI with Insight is live. #AIWithInsight #AILiteracy

🚀 It’s live. My new course—AI with Insight: Literacy, Ethics, and Accessibility in the Age of Augmentation—is now available. Learn how to understand, question, and work with AI — responsibly, creatively, and confidently. Use discount code LAUNCH15 claire-s-site-ac6a.thinkific.com/products/cou...

New article published thanks to the ABSW: “Beyond the Buzz: How Generative Tools Can Augment, Not Replace, Journalism”. 🔍 AI isn’t about replacing human journalism—it’s about augmenting it. 📖 Explore how journalism, accessibility and responsible AI intersect. www.absw.org.uk/resources/be...

Congratulations @atlasexperiment.bsky.social! We won a Breakthrough Prize. For smashing particles at near light speed and surviving the collisions...as well as for measuring the properties of the Higgs! Here's to many more discoveries in fundamental physics at @cern.bsky.social

⚙️ We use AI daily — but how many really understand what’s happening under the hood? AI doesn’t think. It predicts — one word at a time. And knowing how that works changes everything. Curiosity is the real literacy. ➡️ AI with Insight — launching Friday. #AIWithInsight #AI #AILiteracy #EthicalAI

AI doesn’t replace human intelligence — it extends it. The power lies in AI agents — digital assistants you can train to work your way. They format, research, and automate the grind so you can focus on insight, creativity, and control. Think with AI don't fear it. ➡️ AI with Insight launches Friday.

🧠 AI is here — but are you using it with insight, or just riding the hype? This Friday, I’m launching AI with Insight, a self-paced course on how to use AI responsibly, creatively & accessibly. ⚖️♿💡 #AIWithInsight #EthicalAI #Accessibility #AILiteracy

🚨 Speaking at #SJF2025! 🧠 Beyond the Buzz: How Generative AI Can Empower Disabled Science Journalists How AI can augment—not replace—our work, support accessibility, & build trust. 🎟️ sciencejf.com #AI #ScienceJournalism #Inclusion #AIethics

🎧 Writers, do you do this too? When I’m working on fiction, I often use music to get into the mindset—and even the voice—of my characters. A melody, rhythm, or lyric can help me tune into their tone in a way nothing else can. Curious to know, do any other writers out there use music like this?

It feels like the UK is slipping back to the 1930s

Great to speak at Fidelity International on how AI and DEI intersect—especially the risks of bias creeping into AI outputs. I also shared how AI is transforming life for disabled professionals, from accessibility to productivity. #AI #Inclusion #DEI #AssistiveTech #AccessibleAI

I'm honored to be speaking at 🌍 Global Psychedelic Week, Nov 3–9, 2025! My talk: "Code, Consciousness, and Connectivity: Artificial Intelligence Meets Psychedelic Therapy, 🎟️ 10% off with my code: SPEAKER_GPW 🔗 globalpsychedelicweek.com

Testing my DIY studio for my new course on AI in everyday life 🎬 It’s about how AI is reshaping work, creativity, healthcare, education—even the environment. Plus tips on using it more accessibly and sustainably. For the curious, the cautious, and the critical. Coming soon.

A small revelation this morning made me laugh—and got me thinking deeply about how we learn maths. #DisabilityInSTEM #AccessibleEducation #Maths #ComputerScience #STEMinclusion #Neurodiversity

Who decides truth as AI becomes the default interface to knowledge? A handful of labs now train frontier models — curating data, values & outputs. These aren’t neutral tools. They shape what we see, believe, and trust. We need transparency, diversity & ethical AI.

Exploring art, AI, and materiality at The Photographers’ Gallery. Also: a wonderfully tautological image of me taking an artsy photo inside the gallery. Obviously. #AIArt #Photography #DigitalFutures #ArtAndTechnology #MachineLearning #FelicityHammond #ThePhotographersGallery

Exciting news, Today, I was finishing up preparing the session on AI research tools for my new course, explaining how to best use AI at work. I posed an example question to several AI tools "Explain how all particles are detected within the particle detector ATLAS at CERN with sources"

Inclusion should be about belonging, not just identity. Too often, we close down space for reflection and disagreement in the name of safety. But real inclusion means making room for honest conversation—even when we don’t all agree. #inclusion #diversity #culturechange #psychologicalsafety

Lovely afternoon in Harrow on the Hill, celebrating the summer solstice on the hottest day of the year so far. Sunshine, history, and a perfect hilltop breeze—grateful for days like these! 🌞🌿 #SummerSolstice #HarrowOnTheHill #AccessibleAdventures #SunshineVibes #WheelLife

Wonderful evening at the Institute of Directors, connecting with fellow thought leaders in the communications industry. A fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas—and to explore this historic and beautiful building. #InstituteOfDirectors #Communication #ThoughtLeadership

Exciting news — my article on the Waste2Race car, which turns sewage into speed to make motorsport more sustainable, made the front page of @EandTmagazine! 🏎️⚡ Check it out here: eandt.theiet.org #Waste2Race #GreenMotorsport #SustainableTech #ETMagazine #CleanEnergy

Honoured to attend the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant at Woolwich Barracks with the Worshipful Company of Educators. The event included a powerful talk from an officer at the Army Education Centre, highlighting the great range of educational opportunities open to soldiers in every rank.

I had the pleasure of attending a truly memorable evening with the Guild of Young Freemen as we welcomed eight new members at Ironmongers Hall, by kind permission of the Ironmongers Company. #YoungFreemen #GuildofYoungFreemen

Another very memorable moment from my recent trip to Derry with the Worshipful Company of Educators was the opportunity to meet its mayor within the beautiful and historic Guildhall. #VisitDerry #Derry

Earlier this year, I posted about Beamline for Schools (BL4S) the international competition that gives high school students the chance to run real particle physics experiments at some of the world’s top labs.

More great sessions at King’s AI Festival today! Explored how AI can ease bureaucratic hurdles in education and whether AI literacy should be a core uni skill. Bonus: Bloom’s Taxonomy and detecting AI hallucinations! #KingsAIFestival #AIInEducation #EdTech #DigitalLiteracy #FutureOfLearning

Packed day at King’s AI Festival www.kcl.ac.uk/events/serie... From revolutionising child mental health to using AI for market-based finance and greener futures—so many powerful ideas and conversations. #KingsAIFestival #AIForGood #ChildMentalHealth #NetZero #SustainableTech #ResponsibleAI

A fantastic finale to a wonderful trip to Derry with the Worshipful Company of Educators was an excursion to the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This unique and stunning geological landmark is formed from over 40,000 columns of basalt caused by successive periods of volcanic activity

Just got back from the Master's weekend in Derry with the Worshipful Company of Educators. For me, the most evocative part of the trip was a walking tour of the Derry city walls and the Bogside, which was the site of Bloody Sunday in 1972.

Feeling quite smug today! A few weeks ago, I was stranded at Watford Junction in the early hours of a Saturday morning because staff at Euston failed to contact the Passenger Assist team.

Do you use an AI tool to assist with everyday tasks like brainstorming, refining written work, or research? Let me know in the comments which one you use and how it helps you! #AITools #Productivity #AIInEverydayLife #GenerativeAI #WorkSmart #AIforWriters #ResearchAssistant #TechInWorkplace

A new webinar series is coming soon 🎤 Designed for anyone who writes—emails, reports, blogs, posts—and wants to use AI as a tool for clarity, not chaos. 💬 Prompt better ⚡ Write smarter 🧠 Keep your voice Watch this space 👀 #AI #writing #ChatGPT #productivity

Busy week ahead with two talks! 🔬 Anatomy of a Particle Detector – Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society ✍️ On Writing – Enrich Festival Science, storytelling & inclusion all in one week! Details here: 👉 www.drclairemalone.com/home #ScienceCommunication #PublicSpeaking #InclusionInSTEM

Excited to speak at #GlobalPsychedelicWeek! One of the most surprising AI intersections? Psychedelic medicine. From VR therapy to AI-powered trials—tech is transforming mental health care. 🎤 Code, Consciousness & Connectivity 🔗 globalpsychedelicweek.com #AI #Psychedelics #MentalHealth #Neurotech

Thrilled to be part of the Enrich Festival this year! I’ll be sharing excerpts from Symbiosis—my creative writing project where I explore themes related to scientific inquiry, identity, and writing through emotional truth. #EnrichFestival #DisabledCreatives #disability #writing

Starmerism: asking disabled people to forgo state support, even as tax rises, to make it harder for businesses to employ them. A troubling combination of policies that leaves disabled people further excluded from meaningful employment. #DisabilityRights #Equality #Inclusion #PolicyMatters

Following on from my talk at the University of Manchester about the culture of speed- we have another audience question: Can you share an example of a time where you were able to resist the culture of speed and this paid off or was rewarded? Yes—during my undergraduate degree...

Celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the election of trailblazing scientist Kathleen Lonsdale FRS to the Royal Society have begun with the release of an excellent short documentary. Watch here: www.youtube.com/royalsociety #WomenInSTEM #STEMHeritage #InspiringWomen #ScienceHistory

Honoured to have been invited to an evening reception this week celebrating the 80th anniversary of the first women elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society – the trailblazing Kathleen Lonsdale FRS and Marjory Stephenson FRS. #WomenInSTEM #RoyalSociety #STEMHeritage #InspiringWomen #Science

I'm very excited to share my new speaker kit, available on my website. If you are planning a conference and looking for an inspiring, insightful and engaging, speaker please get in touch! www.drclairemalone.com/public-speak... #PublicSpeaking #MediaKit #SciComm #D&I #DiversityandInclusion #DEI

Thank you to the University of Manchester for inviting me to speak on how speed-focused academic norms affect women, caregivers, and disabled academics. We covered practical steps like redefining success beyond publication counts, and ensuring #AI doesn’t reinforce inequality.

Excited to share that my latest book review has just been published in *Physics World*! 🎉 Read my full review here: (physicsworld.com/a/lost-in-th...) Does AI reflect our best qualities, or does it risk distorting them? Let’s discuss! #AI #Ethics #ArtificialIntelligence #BookReview

🚀 What if high school students could run their own particle physics experiments at @CERN? Since 2014, Beamline for Schools (BL4S) has given students from 100+ countries the chance to test their ideas at CERN, DESY, and soon Fermilab, INFN & SLAC! Some even publish their results.

Truly inspirational talk on why public speaking must be taught in schools🎤✨ https://buff.ly/4i18Gl7 With AI becoming more prevalent, this is more urgent than ever. As Professor Stephen Hawking wisely said:

Happy Valentine’s Day to all the science lovers out there! 💡🌹 Roses aren’t just symbols of love—they’re survivors. Here’s to love and longevity, ❤️✨ #ValentinesDay #ScienceOfLove #RosesThroughTime #AncientBiology #FossilFlowers

Really excited about this!!!

Join me at the Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester for their flagship International Women's Day event! The event will be hybrid on Thursday 13th March 2025, with a talk at 12:00-1:00PM and followed by networking and light refreshments.

I was messing around with OpenAI’s new O3 Reasoning model by giving it some particle physics problems to solve… and was very surprised to see statements about religion popping up in its reasoning! 🤔 #AI #O3Reasoning #GenerativeAI #UnexpectedAI #ParticlePhysics #AIWeirdness