Jamie Freestone
I help government agencies, production companies, and schools understand what generative AI can do for them. No hype, no jargon, just pragmatic guidance on how to use it safely and effectively.
Who is this for?
You're probably here because your organisation knows AI is important but doesn't know where to start. Maybe your team is already using ChatGPT or Copilot inconsistently, or you're worried about privacy and IP risks, or you suspect a lot of work could be automated, but don't know how.
I work with:
- Government agencies that need clear guidance on safe, ethical AI adoption.
- Nonprofits looking to do more with limited resources — without compromising on values.
- Film and TV production companies navigating AI tools while protecting creative work and IP.
- Schools with limited time and resources who want to ensure their teachers can exploit the benefits of AI safely.
If your team has a lot of questions about AI, we should talk.
What I offer
Workshops
A practical, no-BS session (2-4 hours, or half-day) covering:
- What generative AI is — and what it isn't
- Which tasks are good candidates for AI
- Prompting, customising, and troubleshooting
- Best practice for safety, privacy, ethics, and governance
- FAQs: answering your team's real questions
Workshops can be tailored to your sector and the specific concerns of your team.
AI Audits
A rapid assessment of where you are and where you could be. I'll:
- Interview key team members to understand current AI use (formal and informal)
- Identify high-value use cases you're missing — this could be hundreds of person-hours of time saved
- Map risks — privacy, IP, bias, governance gaps
- Deliver a short-deck roadmap with concrete next steps
Come away with a practical plan you can easily implement.
AI & IP Policy (screen industry)
For production companies: I can help you develop clear policies on AI use to exploit opportunities, protect your IP, clarify rights with contributors, and keep you compliant with evolving industry standards.
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 oversell 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 — from big picture governance to daily use, I put integrity first.
Most importantly: I'm an independent researcher and consultant. 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 about whether, when, and how to use it.
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 Army on how to integrate LLMs and agents. 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.
Let's talk
If this sounds like what your organisation needs, get in touch.