Future Scotland: closing the AI implementation gap in public services
Across the public sector, there is growing recognition that artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape how public services are designed, delivered and experienced. The conversation has moved beyond curiosity and experimentation....
From automation to autonomy: rewiring public services with trusted AI
AI investment across the public sector has never been higher. Tools are available, funding is allocated, and pilot programmes are everywhere. Despite that, 76 per cent of public sector professionals believe...
Scottish AI firm acquired by new division of OpenAI as part of tech giant’s business drive
A Scottish AI startup has been acquired by a new division of OpenAI as part of the tech giant’s drive to support business adoption of the technology. Edinburgh’s Tomoro, whose...
Reducing bottlenecks and helping data flow – how AI specialist Core helps the public sector get the most out of automation
Across the public sector, organisations are under growing pressure to do more with less. Services need to be faster, teams need to work smarter, and security and compliance can’t be compromised. At...
Government’s AI ambitions need better plumbing
Scotland’s AI Strategy 2026–2031 sets out an ambitious five-year plan for responsible AI in public services. The strategy is right to aim high. The harder question is whether the data...
Ethical AI in community pharmacy – with Scotland leading the way
Scotland has always taken community pharmacy seriously. Pharmacy First and Pharmacy First Plus have pushed the profession further than anywhere else in the UK. The clinical tools & AI supporting...
Webinars launched to help Scottish public sector get to grips with AI ‘challenge’
A series of webinars have been launched to help Scottish public sector organisations get to grips with this year’s Futurescot AI Challenge competition. Three 60-minute online sessions will be hosted...
Glasgow datacentre provider launches ‘OpenClaw challenge’ for prospective recruits
DataVita, the Glasgow green datacentre provider, has launched a recruitment drive for candidates who can design AI-ready solutions using the open source agent OpenClaw. The company, which sits within one...
UK Space Agency backs Edinburgh AI firm in quest to boost woodland creation
The UK Space Agency has backed an Edinburgh AI consultancy in its quest to develop a machine learning monitoring and reporting tool to enhance woodland creation. New Gradient built an...
Major political parties set out their tech stalls ahead of Holyrood crunch vote
Scotland’s main political parties have set out their technology offer to the public as we approach the Holyrood elections on May 7. Ranging from creating a new national AI Scaleup...
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