We are delighted to invite you to the Centre for Business Innovations and Sustainable Solutions (CBISS) Research Forum. This session will feature a distinguished guest speaker from King’s College London, sharing insights on the Hidden Politics of AI Adoption.

Date: Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus CRL_2/10

What’s Really Behind AI Adoption?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is often portrayed as a neutral, unstoppable wave of progress. But what if there’s more to the story? What if the hidden struggles of workers and class dynamics are the real driving forces behind the rise of AI?

Join Dr. Juan Grigera, a renowned expert in international development and technological change, as he uncovers the untold story of AI adoption. This talk takes you beyond the hype, revealing how labour conflicts and resistance shape the future of AI in ways most of us never consider.

Why You Should Attend
Discover the real forces behind AI adoption—far beyond just innovation and market trends.
Explore how workers’ voices and actions influence the spread of AI technologies.
Challenge common myths about AI being solely driven by technology, and gain a fresh perspective.
Engage in a lively discussion on how AI impacts society and the workforce.

About the Speaker
Dr. Juan Grigera is a Senior Lecturer at King’s College London with a passion for uncovering the social and economic impacts of technological transformations. From AI to cryptocurrencies, his work dives into the big questions shaping our world. He’s a leading voice in the field, with publications in top journals and an upcoming book, The Diffusion of Artificial Intelligence, set to release in 2025 by Cambridge University Press.

What to Expect
This is more than just a talk—it’s a chance to rethink how AI is shaping our lives. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the hidden politics of AI adoption and how labour dynamics influence the technologies we see around us every day.

Don’t Miss Out—Mark Your Calendar!

We look forward to seeing you there!