Matt Jones

Professor Matt Jones is a leading computer scientist at Swansea University and IT Livery Company Professor of Information Technology at Gresham College (2025–present). His research focuses on human-centred digital technologies, with applications in mobile information systems, pedestrian navigation, and inclusive AI design.

• Key collaborations include Swansea colleagues Jen Pearson, Simon Robinson, and Thomas Reitmaier
• International partnerships with Dani Raju (India) and Minah Radebe (South Africa)
• Current funding from EPSRC/UKRI including a Fellowship for interactive AI research

His work emphasizes responsible AI and human-in-the-loop systems, addressing ethical challenges in AI governance and societal integration. He actively explores:

• Trustworthiness and explainability in AI systems
• Impacts of AI-human fusion on human agency
• Design processes for equitable digital futures

Notable lectures include:

• "Born Supremacy – AI as a Pale Shadow of Real Humanity" (2026)
• "Taming AI" (2026) on regulatory frameworks
• "Becoming AI – Your Journey to Assimilation?" (2025)

He serves on the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office’s Research Advisory Group and Welsh Government’s AI reviews.