Inside R&D: Innovation Explained – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Inside R&D, Tom Potter joins Joseph Turner to explore how the BBC is using AI to enhance journalism, accessibility, and public service media. Diving deeper into large language models (LLMs), the challenges of ensuring factual accuracy, and the importance of aligning AI tools with BBC values. From assisting our journalists to transcribing sports commentary and improving accessibility, this episode offers a transparent look at the BBC’s thoughtful approach to AI innovation.

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In this episode of Inside R&D, we dive into BBC R&D’s ground-breaking efforts to tackle misinformation and restore the trust in media and news. Host Joseph Turner sits down with Principal Research Engineer Charlie Halford to explore how content credentials, open standards like C2PA, and innovative verification tools are helping journalists prove the authenticity of their stories. From deepfakes to AI-generated images, discover how BBC R&D is building the future of trustworthy news.

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https://iptc.org/about-iptc/

https://c2pa.org

https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2024/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/bbcverify

https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/articles/2024-03-c2pa-verification-news-journalism-credentials

https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2024/content-credentials-bbc-verify

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ofj4cb1J_I

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In this thought-provoking debut episode, Joseph Turner sits down with Natasha Westland from BBC R&D's Blue Room - our team of consumer technology experts - to explore the fast-moving world of generative AI. From creative possibilities to ethical dilemmas, Natasha shares insights on both the promise and the pitfalls of AI’s growing influence across industries.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2015-01-the-ethics-of-data-videos

https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/articles/2023-04-ai-real-authenticity-generative-media

https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/articles/cloud-computing-energy-monitoring-footprint

https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/articles/2025-05-ai-agents-challenges-summary

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Inside R&D

Why does the BBC have an R&D department? In this episode, we’re joined by Antonia Kerle, Chief Technology Advisor, to uncover the origins, purpose, and impact of BBC R&D. From pioneering broadcast tech to advising on emerging technologies, this team ensures the BBC evolves with audience habits and tech trends. Discover how R&D helps the BBC stay relevant, innovative, and committed to its public service mission in a rapidly changing media landscape.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/articles/5is-ai-internet-interactive-immersive-intermediated-technology

https://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/ideas/

https://www.bbcstudios.com/what-we-do/content-studio/

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Hell Raymond-Hayling – Video Assistant

Ben Hughes – Production Assistant

Alan Archer-Boyd – Production Assistant

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In this episode of Inside R&D, Joseph Turner speaks to Alice Weavers from the Responsible Innovation Centre for Public Media Futures (RIC) about reimagining youth engagement in media. The Responsible Innovation Centre is an independent research centre hosted by the BBC and funded by UKRI, a non-governmental public body that directs UK research and innovation funding. From co-creating content to reshaping policy, they explore how involving young people directly can transform public service media. Discover why ethical innovation starts with listening—and how the BBC can lead the way.