New teaching pack to bring AI learning into primary schools in Scotland
A new teaching pack is set to bring AI learning into primary schools in Scotland – with a focus on ‘practical, ethical and age-appropriate ways’ for children to learn about...
Scotland put ‘at forefront’ of UK’s tech revolution with £750m national supercomputer coming to Edinburgh
Scotland will be ‘at the forefront’ of the UK’s tech revolution with an announcement that the £750 million national supercomputer will be hosted in Edinburgh. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the...
Rapidly explore ideas and concepts for AI-led service improvement in Futurescot’s AI Challenge 2025
The Futurescot AI Challenge 2025 is a competition to bring together Scottish public sector organisations to solve problems through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Three short listed organisations will...
Political row breaks out between Holyrood and Westminster over new AI skills funding announcement
A political row has erupted between Holyrood and Westminster over a new AI skills funding programme announced today by Keir Starmer. Scottish Government ministers have said they were not consulted...
PM launches national AI skills drive to underpin new industrial strategy and drive for growth
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a national AI skills drive to underpin a new industrial strategy and drive for economic growth. Under new plans, one million pupils across the...
Edinburgh life sciences tech firm launches new AI platform to ‘rapidly accelerate drug discovery’
An Edinburgh life sciences tech firm has launched a new AI platform to rapidly accelerate drug discovery – and slash detection time for genetic diseases. BioXcelerate has created an advanced...
Public sector hackathon to explore how ‘better data use can drive improved services for the people of Scotland’
A public sector hackathon will be hosted in Edinburgh next week to explore how ‘better data use can drive improved services for the people of Scotland’. The one-day event, which...
How to leverage AI agents – your guide to a powerful new digital assistant that can transform public services
The Futurescot AI Challenge 2025 invites public sector organisations across Scotland to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can solve real-world problems. While many are already familiar with AI tools like...
Edinburgh tech firm bringing AI to legal profession secures $25 million in series A funding round
An Edinburgh tech firm bringing artificial intelligence to the legal profession has secured $25 million in a series A funding round. WordSmith AI’s technology allows in-house lawyers to maximise their...
Scottish AI Alliance launches new practical tools and guidance to support ‘responsible’ AI adoption
New practical tools and guidance have been released to help Scottish businesses and third sector organisations adopt AI responsibly. The Scottish AI Alliance – a partnership between The Data Lab...
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