Who We Are

Based in Dublin, the “Silicon Valley” of the EU, and funded by the Irish government through Enterprise Ireland, AI:OK was formed in collaboration DCU/Insight SFI Research Centre and Trinity College aligned with a network of international AI research institutes. AI:OK is a neutral actor with industry expertise independent of any specific stakeholder group representation. By engaging in focused preparation for emerging technologies we ensure future proof readiness. As a trusted voice in AI we understand that losing public confidence in this domain is not an option. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical practice.

The Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics is one of Europe’s largest data analytics research organisations, with over 450 researchers, more than 220 industry partners and €150+ million in funding.

Insight is made up of four host institutions at DCU, University of Galway, UCC and UCD. Insight’s partner sites are Maynooth University, TCD, Tyndall and UL.

The Team

Dr Martin Clancy

Founder & CEO

Senior AI Research Fellow DCU/Insight Centre Ireland,
Policy Fellow, The Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin
Author ‘AI & Music Ecosystem’ (Routledge 2023)
Founder Chair of the IEEE Global AI Ethics Arts Committee
Solo recording artist & Founding member of In Tua Nua

David Hughes

Chief Strategist

Digital business strategist focusing on online music distribution for over 25 years
Former VP of Technology Strategies and Digital Policy at Sony Music
Former Chief Technology Officer at Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

Sarah Keane

Head of Business Operations

Previous experience as a management and technology consultant, providing advisory for multinational companies and public bodies
Trinity College Dublin Business and BIMM Songwriting graduate
Folk-pop artist and multi-genre songwriter

Laurie Jakobson

US Data Market Specialist

President at Jaybird Communications
Mentor and adjunct professor at NYU Steinhardt’s Music Business program, fostering future entrepreneurs
Early-stage investor in women- and femme-founded startups through Pipeline Angels technology communications at Sony
Over 25 years of experience in PR and marketing communications inc.

Prof Tomás Ward

Principal Investigator

AIB Chair of Data Analytics at DCU
Director at Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics
Holds BE, MEngSc, and Ph.D. degrees in engineering from University College Dublin
Senior Member of IEEE, with over 240 peer-reviewed publications