AceShowbiz - Alice Taylor has been appointed head of BBC Studios’ new AI Creative Lab, a key strategic move by the global content powerhouse. Formerly leading Disney’s innovative StudioLAB program, Alice Taylor brings extensive experience and a forward-thinking vision, underscoring BBC Studios' commitment to cutting-edge technology in production and storytelling.

In her pivotal role, Alice Taylor will execute the strategic roadmap for BBC Studios’ AI initiatives. She'll advocate for responsible AI integration in creative production. Amid industry concerns regarding AI's impact, her mandate is to ensure the Lab's output remains innovative, ethical, editorially sound, and technically robust.

Alice Taylor will also assemble a small, highly specialised team of AI creatives, technologists, and producers. This group will foster experimentation across BBC Studios’ diverse global content genres, pushing creative boundaries from drama and comedy to factual and children's programming.

The AI Creative Lab will supercharge innovation across BBC Studios’ global production. It's a dedicated hub for experimentation, bringing together AI specialists, creatives, and producers. They'll explore how AI can unlock new possibilities across the entire production lifecycle – from concept development to post-production. The Lab will support teams across scripted, unscripted, global productions, audio content, and kids & family categories.

Zai Bennett, CEO and CCO of BBC Studios Productions, stated: "Alice brings a rare blend of creative vision and technical expertise, and we’re thrilled to welcome her back to the BBC. Her leadership will be instrumental in shaping how we use AI to tell stories in bold, imaginative ways, while staying true to our editorial values and creative integrity."

Alice Taylor commented: "I’m honored to join Zai and his outstanding team at this pivotal moment for creativity and technology. We have an incredible opportunity to blend cutting-edge AI with world-class storytelling, enabling BBC Studios to invent, create, deliver, and scale truly exceptional entertainment."