Ministers tighten grip on planning after environmental and energy backlash over ‘green’ datacentres
Ministers are tightening their grip on major datacentre developments amid a growing backlash from activists over their environmental and energy impacts. Local councils will have to notify the Scottish Government...
Public sector shortlist revealed for 2026 Futurescot AI Challenge
Three Scottish public sector organisations have been shortlisted for the Futurescot 2026 AI Challenge. Qualifications Scotland, Fife Council and the Scottish Courts & Tribunals Service will go through to the...
Around 300 staff at Scotland’s prosecution service caught in third-party data breach
Around 300 staff at Scotland’s prosecution service have had their personal work details exposed online in a third party data breach. The breach occurred after Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal...
Digital health and care schools programme nominated for prestigious business award
A digital health and care schools programme – which works to foster entrepreneurial and technology skills in young people across Scotland – has been nominated for a prestigious business award....
Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland launches security testing service to target ‘hidden’ AI chatbot risks
The Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland has launched a new security testing service designed to help organisations spot the ‘hidden’ risks of AI chatbots. The AI and Web Application...
Young goalie’s mum hails success of ‘hospital at home’ as health board pledges to expand programme
A young goalie who has a condition which makes him prone to regular chest infections is benefiting from an ever-expanding ‘hospital at home’ programme. Ollie Doran, 11, who requires regular...
Glasgow named ‘third most AI-ready city’ in the UK, per new report
Glasgow has been named as the third most AI-ready city outside of London, behind Bristol in second and Manchester in first place. The city by the Clyde emerged in the top...
More girls taking computing science but share remains stubbornly low, latest education stats show
More girls are taking computing science at both National 5 and Higher levels in Scotland but the share of entries remains stubbornly low, according to the latest education stats. New...
More ‘consistent’ approach sought for local government digital strategy and delivery
Scottish local councils will come together in the coming months to consider a more ‘consistent’ approach to digital strategy and delivery. Joint delivery plans, shared initiatives or collective investment may...
Scottish recruitment tech platform boss says Burnham ‘confused’ over AI hiring practices
The boss of a Scottish recruitment tech platform has suggested Andy Burnham’s recent comments about AI hiring practices are ‘confused’ – and not the reason so many young people are...
