New poll shows public in favour of AI ‘Consult’ tool, first deployed in Scotland
A new poll has found public support for the UK Government’s AI-powered ‘Consult’ tool – which was first used in Scotland on a consultation about lip fillers. Nesta, the innovation...
Scottish university researchers develop augmented reality tool to ‘teach robots new tricks’
Scottish university researchers have developed a new augmented reality tool to ‘teach robots new tricks’. Academics led by Glasgow university have prototyped a new software system which can overlay a...
Teaching and learning to be focus of ‘AI ethics’ conference in Glasgow
Teaching, learning and academic research will be the focus of an ‘AI ethics’ conference in Glasgow – which looks at how the technology is disrupting education. Leading academics and researchers...
AI can help ‘bridge gap’ for government IT systems, says leading technology organisation
Legacy technology systems are a persistent challenge across government departments in Scotland. They slow down development, increase operational risk, and make it harder to deliver modern, responsive services. Yet tackling...
One week to go! Deadline fast approaching for Futurescot AI Challenge
There is a week to go before the deadline for entries for this year’s Futurescot AI Challenge – designed to encourage Scottish public sector bodies to take their first steps...
AI included in list of digital skills needed to meet rising demand for local council services, according to Audit Scotland
Council workers need to be equipped with digital skills including AI to meet the rising demand for services, according to a new report from Audit Scotland. Scotland’s councils urgently need...
Scotland’s history of innovation spans the steam engine to renewables – but could the next leap be AI?
Scotland has always been a nation of innovators, from the steam engine to cutting-edge renewables, we’ve never shied away from embracing change. Now, as AI transforms every industry, there’s a...
Subsea robotics startup to deploy remotely operated underwater vehicles at offshore wind simulation facility
An Edinburgh-based subsea robotics startup is deploy its remotely operated underwater vehicles at an offshore wind simulation facility – paving the way for autonomous turbine inspections. Frontier Robotics, which is...
Judging panel for Futurescot public sector AI Challenge unveiled
The judging panel for Futurescot’s public sector AI Challenge was unveiled today – which includes a senior UK Government AI official, a professor of AI and a data science and...
UK Government signs deal with ChatGPT creator to make taxpayer funded services ‘more efficient and effective’
The UK Government has signed a deal with the creator of ChatGPT to use AI to make taxpayer-funded services ‘more efficient and effective’. Under new plans to embed artificial intelligence...
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