AI focus at Scottish Government’s national procurement conference
AI will be one of the major focuses at the Scottish Government’s forthcoming national procurement conference in Glasgow. The technology will be one of three ‘key themes’ alongside collaboration and...
Former NHS Scotland tech boss questions whether ‘our institutions are ready’ for autonomous AI after Australian healthcare breach
A former NHS Scotland technology boss has questioned whether ‘our institutions are ready’ for autonomous AI after an Australian government website was breached by rogue OpenAI agents. Deryck Mitchelson, who...
AI industry needs to ‘professionalise’, says deputy president of Britain’s chartered institute for IT
The AI industry needs to ‘professionalise’ in order to provide confidence that the rapidly-evolving technology is safe for public consumption, according to Britain’s chartered institute for IT. Similar to highly-regulated...
Renfrewshire Council turns to AI to overcome ‘growing financial and operational pressures’
Renfrewshire Council is embarking on a three-year AI transformation programme – in a bid to address ‘growing financial and operational pressures’. The local authority has appointed ICS.AI to lead a...
Structural beam of new national supercomputer signed by Britain’s AI minister – as facility nears completion
A structural beam of the new national supercomputer was signed yesterday by Britain’s AI minister – as the facility nears completion. Work on the £750 million facility outside Edinburgh is...
Ministers unveil radical plan to alter balance of powers at local level in Scotland
Ministers have unveiled a radical plan to alter the balance of powers at the local level in Scotland – with the creation of up to 10 new strategic authorities and...
Two new AI initiatives for business launched in the Highlands
Two new AI initiatives designed to support local businesses in the Highlands and Islands are being backed by the Scottish government. The new ‘AI adoption programme’ and ‘AI mentoring support service’ are delivered by...
Scottish Government puts AI and automation at heart of five-year transformation plan for ‘smaller’ civil service
The Scottish Government is to put artificial intelligence, automation and modernised digital infrastructure at the heart of a five-year programme to transform how a ‘smaller’ civil service will operate. Technology...
Police Scotland explores AI-powered CCTV search in Aberdeen pilot
Police Scotland is seeking to pilot an AI-powered CCTV search system in Aberdeen, using “object” matching rather than controversial facial recognition. The force has set out plans for a “pilot...
Over 1,000 public consultation responses to Police Scotland’s refreshed digital strategy
Police Scotland has received over 1,000 responses to its public consultation on a refreshed digital, data and technology strategy. The force is analysing feedback to the proposed new strategy and...
