Scottish health board in ‘world first’ AI trial for lung disease treatment
An NHS health board in Scotland is exploring how AI can be used to improve treatments for a lung disease as part of a “world first” trial. NHS Greater Glasgow...
‘Wicked’ challenges need complex solutions
The ‘wicked’ challenges we face today – from climate change, to harnessing data for good, to addressing health inequalities – are called wicked because of their complexity. They have no...
New chair announced for the Scottish AI Alliance
A new chair has been appointed at the Scottish AI Alliance to drive innovation and the adoption of artificial intelligence across the country. Catriona Campbell, client technology & innovation officer...
Join the conversation about artificial intelligence in Scotland in Glasgow this March
Glasgow will play host to the Scottish AI Summit this March where delegates will have the opportunity hear from over 80 leading AI experts from Scotland and beyond and get...
CEO of The Data Lab recognised as ‘influential data leader’ in power list
The chief executive of Scotland’s innovation agency for data and artificial intelligence has been recognised in a UK power list for the data sector. Brian Hills, CEO of The Data...
Edinburgh tech and analytics firm to double headcount to 100 across UK
An Edinburgh tech and analytics consultancy is doubling its workforce to 100 across the UK after backing from investors and a spike in customer demand. Optima Partners, which secured £2.3m...
The year ahead for data, AI and machine learning
With 2023 now well under way, Brian Hills, CEO at The Data Lab offers his thoughts on what’s likely to happen this year in the world of data, AI and machine learning. SMEs will...
Research Data Scotland launches £40,000 public engagement fund
A new £40,000 public engagement fund has been launched to help promote public understanding of data research in Scotland. Research Data Scotland is set to open applications to funding on January...
Documents to data: bringing fresh insight to the oldest national public land register in the world
Anyone who has heard me speak on the subject of data, will know that I have a huge passion for the subject. This is just as well. I am chief...
ChatGPT – friend or foe? Scottish tech and industry leaders respond to a powerful new AI
My first instinct with ChatGPT was to see what all the fuss was about. So I signed up to the new general artificial intelligence platform that has become a global...
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