Making data and AI work for people: designing the future with intention
We’re living in a moment where every headline promises a bold new future shaped by AI, from Bill Gates claiming ‘AI will replace teachers and doctors within 10 years’ to...
Researchers use augmented reality to cyclists develop ‘new language’ to communicate with self-driving cars
Researchers in Glasgow have turned to augmented reality to help cyclists develop a ‘new language’ when communicating on the roads with self-driving cars. University of Glasgow psychologists and technologists joined...
World’s largest AI chip installed at supercomputing centre in Edinburgh
A new high performance computing configuration featuring the ‘world’s largest AI chip ever built’ has been installed at a supercomputing centre in Edinburgh. The cluster, housed at the Edinburgh International...
SignalGate shows need to build ‘strong culture’ for information exchange, says data protection expert who conducted Scottish Government review
The ‘SignalGate’ scandal in the US shows the need to build a ‘strong culture’ for information exchange, according to the data protection expert who led the review into the Scottish...
‘We’re refreshing our AI plan,’ says Scottish Government minister in parliamentary session
A government minister has confirmed that Scotland’s AI plan is being ‘refreshed’ during a parliamentary session focused on regulation for the technology. Richard Lochhead, business minister, committed to taking ‘on...
Poor quality data and legacy IT systems present ‘significant challenges’ to AI adoption in public sector, MPs warn
Poor quality data, legacy IT systems and skills shortages are among a raft of ‘significant challenges’ to AI adoption by the public sector, a group of MPs has warned. Government...
Could robots unlock a new economic boom for Scotland’s public services?
Scotland’s public services face a perfect storm of challenges. An ageing population increasing demand, workforce shortages limiting capacity, and budget constraints restricting investment. Traditional approaches alone cannot address these pressures...
AI-powered ‘smart cane’ for blind people among new innovations showcased at Glasgow event
An AI-powered ‘smart cane’ that provides haptic and audio feedback for blind people has gone on show at an inclusive design conference in Glasgow. The WeWALK Smart Cane, which enables people...
Baristas beware – robots enter the daily grind for pouring the perfect cup of coffee
Edinburgh researchers have trained AI-powered robots to pour the perfect cup of coffee – with new sensors and finely-tuned motor skills helping them to navigate busy kitchens. Robots can interact...
Quantum leap for Edinburgh scientists with new discovery set to transform computing
Edinburgh scientists have made a breakthrough that could transform computing and AI, integrated quantum technologies, and ultra-fast physics. Researchers have discovered a way using photonic technology to process data at a far...
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