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...
Scottish AI firm opens Singapore base as region races to adopt the technology to gain global competitive advantage
A Scottish-founded AI firm is opening a Singapore base as the region races to adopt the technology to gain global competitive advantage across a range of market sectors. Tomoro AI...
New guide to help adults develop safe AI systems for kids following consultation with Scottish schools
A new guide is set to help adults develop safe AI systems for kids following an extensive consultation with Scottish primary schools and teachers. The learning tool, ‘Why Children’s Rights...
’World’s first’ soft robots developed by scientists at the University of Edinburgh
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed the ‘world’s first’ soft robots which can be 3D-printed and walk straight off the production line – powered by compressed air. The...
More than 100 traveltech companies now operating in Scotland, per new report
More than 100 traveltech companies are now operating in Scotland according to new analysis by a global data platform that provides intelligence on startups, scale-ups, and tech ecosystems. Dealroom –...
Scottish Government ‘first in UK’ to use AI tool for analysing consultation responses
The Scottish Government has become the first administration in the UK to use an artificial intelligence tool to analyse public responses to consultations – with “promising results”. Consult’, built by...
Minister launches new data and AI skills framework to boost business and communities
A Scottish Government minister today launched a new data and artificial intelligence (AI) skills framework to boost business and communities. Graeme Dey, higher and further education minister, unveiled the programme...
Scottish public sector organisations encouraged to enter AI Challenge, which is now open for applications
Scotland’s public sector AI Challenge opens today (May 8) – with organisations urged to embrace the technology as a way of investing in their future. The second annual edition of...
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