AI Consultant & Researcher · Sydney

Jamie Freestone

Helping organisations use AI safely and ethically.

AI is now good enough to help in any white-collar role, but it comes with real risks. I work with nonprofits, for-profits, and government agencies to build their AI literacy: no upselling, no jargon, just pragmatic, independent advice and training on how to use it safely and well.

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Who this is for

Your organisation knows AI matters. You're just not sure where to start.

Maybe your team is already using ChatGPT or Copilot inconsistently, or you're worried about privacy and IP risks. Maybe you suspect a lot of work could be automated but don't know how — or whether it's even a good idea.

If your team has a lot of questions about AI, we should talk.

I've worked with organisations in defence, government, media, and NGOs.

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Government agencies Clear guidance on safe, ethical AI adoption within regulatory constraints

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Nonprofits Do more with limited resources without compromising on values

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Film & TV production Utilise AI tools while protecting creative work and IP

What I offer

Three ways to work together

Workshops

A practical, no-BS session (1.5 to 4 hours) covering what your team actually needs to know:

What can AI do now?
Prompting, customising, and troubleshooting
New agentic tools for automating whole workflows
Best practice for safety, privacy, ethics, and governance
FAQs: answering your team's real questions

Tailored to your sector and the specific concerns of your team. Available in-person or online.

AI Audits

A rapid assessment of where you are and some help going forward:

Interviews with key team members to map current AI use
Identify high-value use cases you're missing — potentially hundreds of person-hours saved
Map risks across privacy, IP, bias, and governance
Custom prompts, skills, and workflows that are easy to use
A roadmap with concrete next steps you can actually implement

I can also help you refine your AI policy so you can exploit opportunities, protect your data, and stay compliant with evolving industry standards.

Coaching

I can work with small groups, or ideally 1:1, to rapidly increase familiarity with new AI tools.

Hands-on guidance for how to use AI.
I meet team members at whatever level they're at with AI.
Even one hour of coaching can massively boost confidence and AI literacy.

Why me

I've covered AI from every angle that matters to you.

Does it actually work?

I've done academic research on AI capabilities and limitations — I know what these tools can and can't do, and I won't over-hype them.

Is it safe and legal?

I've worked on AI policy around addictive content, developed IP frameworks for production companies, and lobbied for amendments to legislation to prevent Big Tech overreach.

Will my team trust it?

I advised the Australian Army on trustworthy AI, I'm a board member for a nonprofit building an AI mental health app, and I've been using AI tools daily since 2022.

Are you going to upsell me?

I don't consult to industries I consider unethical — and that includes Big Tech itself. I'm not here to sell you on AI. I'm here to help you make informed decisions.

I'm an independent researcher and consultant. I trade on my reputation, which is grounded in safety and ethics.

Bio

Dr Jamie Freestone is a research associate at the Australian National University's School of Engineering. His primary field of research is the philosophy of autonomous systems, including agents, humanoid robots, self-driving vehicles, and sleepwalkers. He was a 2024–25 Australian Army Research Centre Fellow, advising the Army on how to integrate LLMs and agents. In 2025 he completed the European Network for AI Safety (ENAIS) Deep Dive course on emerging AI safety and governance. He consults on AI safety policy and is an ethics advisor to MindCompass, a mental health AI app for veterans. He was also an educator at secondary and tertiary levels for 15 years. He writes on all things AI on his Substack.