Glasgow researchers develop machine learning platform to predict tap water purity
University of Glasgow researchers have developed a machine learning platform to predict the purity of tap water – which could help reduce costs and increase efficiency for the industry. Scientists...
Chemify relocates to new purpose-built facility in largest commercial letting deal of year for life sciences in Glasgow
Chemify, the digital chemistry startup, is moving to a new purpose-built facility in the largest commercial letting deal of the year for the life sciences sector in Glasgow. The firm,...
Highlands and Islands student’s AI-powered sign language translation app could help millions worldwide
A University of the Highlands and Islands student is developing groundbreaking AI technology to enable real-time conversations between sign language users and those who don’t sign – using just a...
Why we need a new approach to bridge Scotland’s data and AI skills gap – to build a better future
At The Data Lab, we know the challenge of AI is about more than technology. It is about people and essential skills. We first created a framework for data skills...
New ‘AI Scotland’ programme aims to help businesses get to grips with the technology
A new £1 million government-funded ‘AI Scotland’ programme is aiming to help small and medium-sized (SME) businesses get to grips with the technology. SMEs be able to tap into a...
Public sector shortlist unveiled for 2025 Futurescot AI Challenge
Three Scottish public sector organisations have been unveiled as the final three contenders for the 2025 Futurescot AI Challenge. Visit Scotland, NHS Grampian and Dumfries & Galloway Council have been...
Digital twinning hub for ‘decarbonising transport’ appoints new head of data
A digital twinning hub for decarbonising transport – involving two Scottish universities – has appointed a new head of data to oversee the collection of growing volumes of air, rail,...
US hyperscaler to work with Scotland’s DataVita as part of £1.5 billion investment in AI infrastructure
A US hyperscaler is partnering with a Scottish datacentre as part of its plans for a £1.5 billion investment in ‘green’ AI infrastructure. CoreWeave, an AI cloud-computing company based in Livingston,...
Starmer welcomes Microsoft’s ‘landmark’ $30 billion investment to ‘power UK’s AI future’
Keir Starmer has welcomed a ‘landmark’ $30 billion investment by Microsoft in the UK’s artificial intelligence capabilities, which will include the building of the country’s largest supercomputer. The tech giant,...
Deputy first minister launches ‘deep tech supercluster’ to boost high-tech manufacturing in Scotland
A new programme designed to boost high-tech manufacturing in emerging industries was launched today by Scotland’s deputy first minister. Kate Forbes unveiled the new ‘deep tech supercluster’ at Edinburgh University...

