Kevin O'Sullivan
AI needs to be regulated to avoid its own Post Office Horizon Scandal, says professional body for information technology
AI workers should be ‘licensed’ and meet independent ethical standards, according to the professional body for information technology. The British Computer Society (BCS) is urging policymakers to adopt regulations that…
Survey aims to address concerns about lack of tech investment opportunities in Scotland
A survey will seek to address the perception that there are ‘too few’ investment opportunities in Scotland’s tech sector. The annual EIE investor showcase in Edinburgh will canvass views of…
Islanders on cloud nine after helicopter boost to 4G mobile phone coverage
Islanders are on cloud nine after helicopters were deployed to deliver a boost to mobile phone coverage. Residents of Skye secured better and faster mobile connections after choppers helped install…
Glasgow agritech’s global market hopes after successful ‘green’ pesticides trials
A Glasgow agritech is looking to break into global food production markets after demonstrating a new ‘green’ way to tackle the impact on crops from insects. SOLASTA Bio has developed the…
Scottish tech company in search to find lost plane of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart
A Scottish tech company is helping in the search to find the ‘lost plane’ of early aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. Clarus Networks is providing satellite connectivity to help a deep-water…
DataVita launches new service in response to growing AI demand
DataVita has announced its intention to invest in new infrastructure and capabilities in response to growing demand for AI services. The Aidrie-based datacentre and cloud services provider will add to…
Fourteen entrepreneurs selected for business mission to US tech conference
Fourteen entrepreneurs have been selected to travel to a US tech conference on a Scottish business mission. The CEOs and founders will travel to the famous South by Southwest (SXSW)…
Ferry travellers go digital with island electronic voucher scheme
Ferry travel concessions for eligible passengers will be offered in the form of digital vouchers for the first time. The ferry vouchers, providing free passenger travel to and from the…
IoT sensors to help Highlands engineering firm reduce its carbon footprint
Internet of Things (IoT) sensors are set to help a Highlands engineering firm reduce its carbon footprint. Forres-based AJ Engineering will be able to save on electricity bills after remote…
Glasgow researchers pioneer AI-powered ‘robo guide dogs’ to help blind and partially sighted people
Glasgow researchers are pioneering the use of ‘robo guide dogs’ to help blind and partially sighted people navigate indoor spaces. RoboGuide is an AI-powered four-legged mechanical canine with onboard sensors…