Ayr tech firm building ‘new internet’ prepares to launch network after 18 years of development
An Ayr tech firm building a ‘new internet’ is preparing to launch its network after 18 years of development. Maidsafe is about to release its Safe Network in beta after...
Scottish AI platform will help land managers ‘blend ecology and economic development’
A new Scottish AI platform will help land managers blend ecology with sustainable economic development practices. Rethink Carbon’s software can generate comprehensive natural capital reports, uncover grant funding opportunities, and...
AI needs to be regulated to avoid its own Post Office Horizon Scandal, says professional body for information technology
AI workers should be ‘licensed’ and meet independent ethical standards, according to the professional body for information technology. The British Computer Society (BCS) is urging policymakers to adopt regulations that...
DataVita launches new service in response to growing AI demand
DataVita has announced its intention to invest in new infrastructure and capabilities in response to growing demand for AI services. The Aidrie-based datacentre and cloud services provider will add to...
Glasgow researchers pioneer AI-powered ‘robo guide dogs’ to help blind and partially sighted people
Glasgow researchers are pioneering the use of ‘robo guide dogs’ to help blind and partially sighted people navigate indoor spaces. RoboGuide is an AI-powered four-legged mechanical canine with onboard sensors...
Underwater robot to reduce costs by autonomously cleaning ships’ hulls
An underwater robot pioneered by Edinburgh scientists could be deployed to autonomously clean ships’ hulls – reducing costs and environmental damage. ScrubMarine will join Heriot-Watt university’s startup programme to commercialise...
Edinburgh University will establish two new AI research hubs funded by UK Government
Edinburgh University will establish two new AI research hubs launched by the UK Government today in an £80 million funding round supporting advanced tech. The university will set up the...
Robot developed by Edinburgh engineers to plant seagrass around Britain’s coastline in fight against climate change
A robot developed by a team of engineers at the University of Edinburgh will plant seagrass around Britain’s coastlines to help fight climate change. Startup Robocean has received £100,000 to...
Robots deployed in Paris hospital thanks to Scottish advanced artificial intelligence expertise
Robots have been deployed in a French hospital thanks to Scottish advanced artificial intelligence expertise. The ‘socially-assistive’ robots have been used to perform routine tasks and interact with elderly patients...
Glasgow AI experts to probe how Chat GPT could help university researchers
Academics at the University of Strathclyde are embarking on a project to discover how platforms such as ChatGPT could help researchers harness generative AI. The experts will seek to understand...
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