Redefining Scotland’s public sector workforce with trusted AI
The pressures on Scotland’s public services are increasing. The national mission to eradicate child poverty and drive economic growth continues, against targets for a 20% cost reduction in corporate functions. ...
That’s a latte responsibility – how your coffee could soon be served by robot baristas developed in Glasgow
It’s a familiar morning scene. With moments to spare, the queue forming in front of an overworked barista requires a split-second decision: to wait for that much-needed coffee as seconds...
T‑Pro leads the conversation on AI‑powered clinical documentation at DigitalScotland 2025
T‑Pro is proud to return to Futurescot — this time at DigitalScotland 2025, taking place on the 19th of November in Edinburgh, where Scotland’s most forward-thinking leaders in health, government,...
Tech company awarded funding to develop AI tool for earlier diagnosis of canine osteoarthritis
An Edinburgh tech firm has been awarded funding to develop an AI tool to help vets make an earlier diagnosis of canine osteoarthritis – which affects up to 20% of...
Deputy first minister visits firm behind Bluetooth-connected weighing system for cows
Scotland’s deputy first minister has visited a Fife tech firm that has developed a Bluetooth-connected weighing system for cows and other livestock. Kate Forbes spent time with executives from iLivestock which...
Glasgow researchers develop machine learning platform to predict tap water purity
University of Glasgow researchers have developed a machine learning platform to predict the purity of tap water – which could help reduce costs and increase efficiency for the industry. Scientists...
Chemify relocates to new purpose-built facility in largest commercial letting deal of year for life sciences in Glasgow
Chemify, the digital chemistry startup, is moving to a new purpose-built facility in the largest commercial letting deal of the year for the life sciences sector in Glasgow. The firm,...
Highlands and Islands student’s AI-powered sign language translation app could help millions worldwide
A University of the Highlands and Islands student is developing groundbreaking AI technology to enable real-time conversations between sign language users and those who don’t sign – using just a...
Why we need a new approach to bridge Scotland’s data and AI skills gap – to build a better future
At The Data Lab, we know the challenge of AI is about more than technology. It is about people and essential skills. We first created a framework for data skills...
New ‘AI Scotland’ programme aims to help businesses get to grips with the technology
A new £1 million government-funded ‘AI Scotland’ programme is aiming to help small and medium-sized (SME) businesses get to grips with the technology. SMEs be able to tap into a...

