Open and usable data will lay the foundation for greater democratic participation in Scotland, says global data chief
Over the last 10 years, the discussion on open data has gained significant traction in the UK. Open data was championed as the key to unlocking transparency, driving efficiencies, and…
Digital skills boost as almost 1,000 people upskilled in data
Digital skills have been boosted across the Edinburgh and south east Scotland region thanks to a data literacy programme. Almost 1,000 people were ‘upskilled’ in data under a programme run…
‘High growth potential’ startups urged to join AI accelerator at Edinburgh University
Innovative businesses with ‘high growth potential’ are being urged to apply to join an AI accelerator programme run by the University of Edinburgh. Tech-driven scale-up companies are being encouraged to…
‘World’s most advanced’ humanoid robot arrives in Scotland
The ‘world’s most advanced’ humanoid robot has arrived in Scotland to be used as part of a campaign to build public trust in robotics. The National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt university…
Why introducing AI on the NHS frontline in Scotland is the ‘brave’ thing to do
Over the course of my career, I have been proud to be part of national programmes in Scotland dedicated to bringing cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to the NHS frontline. These…
UK ‘clinical first’ as AI deployed in head injury and brain scans trial in Glasgow
Artificial intelligence is being used in a trial in Glasgow to help clinicians analyse head injury and brain scans and reduce waiting times in A&E. The AI tool, developed by…
Public sector use of AI in Scotland must be ‘registered’, says Minister
Public sector use of artificial intelligence technology in Scotland must be ‘registered’, according to a government minister. Scotland will become the first part of the UK to mandate that any…
UK Space Agency boosts presence in Scotland with new office
The UK Space Agency is boosting its presence in Scotland with a new office in Edinburgh – as it bids to support a rapidly-expanding sector. Staff will be based at…
Edinburgh AI matchmaking platform for TV and film industry secures investment
An Edinburgh digital platform that uses AI to matchmake TV and film executives with new scriptwriters has secured more than £370,000 to fuel its global growth plans. My SMASH Media’s…
University of Glasgow opens new computing science innovation lab
The University of Glasgow is opening a new computing science innovation lab to help foster closer collaboration between academia and industry. The Glasgow Computing Science Innovation Lab (GLACSIL) is being…