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...
King warns of ‘existential dangers’ posed by artificial intelligence as he hosts AI summit at Dumfries House
The King has warned of the ‘existential dangers’ posed by artificial intelligence as he hosted an AI summit today at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire Business leaders including the boss...
Large datacentre planning applications to face new environmental impact assessments
Large datacentre planning applications in Scotland will face new environmental checks, as developers prepare for more stringent requirements introduced by ministers. New facilities with a power capacity exceeding 50 megawatts...
Glasgow-based AI drug discovery firm raises £89.9 million in boost to jobs and expansion plans
Chemify, the Glasgow-based AI drug discovery firm, has raised £89.9 million in a jobs and expansion boost – with financial backing from Scottish Enterprise and the UK Government. The company,...
From Tartan Army to biotech – deepening Scotland’s ties with Boston through new life sciences partnership
Scotland and Massachusetts have penned a new life sciences partnership – building on ‘special connection’ made during the Tartan Army’s World Cup exploits in Boston. The new ‘Bio-Bridge’ will help...
AI-powered healthcare innovations showcased at Glasgow Tech Week
AI tools that transcribe clinical notes in real-time and can detect lung cancer from x-rays are among the healthcare innovations showcased at this year’s Glasgow Tech Week. The SWIFT-lung study,...
Scottish Government announces £5.7 million boost for tech solutions to public service challenges
The Scottish Government has announced a £5.7 million boost to bring technology solutions to a series of public service challenges – including substance use, child protection and fuel poverty. CivTech...
Digital measures in the new programme for government – broken down
A series of digital measures around greater provision of tech skills, supporting people back to work, connecting more communities and boosting the economy have been outlined in the new programme...
Housing charity passes quality standards audit for digital alarm monitoring service
A Scottish housing charity that supports over 50,000 tenants has passed a quality standards audit for its newly-adopted digital alarm monitoring service. Bield Housing, which provides 4,500 homes across 21...
