AI is a fantastic tool which can boost public sector productivity – but we need to harness it responsibly
At StormID, we have been at the forefront of digital transformation in the public sector for many years. With the rapid advance of artificial intelligence, however, we feel that the…
How can we ensure that ‘limitless’ AI is safe? The role of governments in regulating the technology has never been more crucial
Many debates around AI suggest it confronts us with challenges that are unlike anything else we have had to deal with in getting to grips with before – this is…
Can AI help solve the public sector productivity puzzle?
There has been much talk of how organisations can leverage AI to improve productivity and effectiveness, especially with the emergence of generative capabilities through Large Language Model (LLMs) and related technologies….
Flower-counting AI system developed by Scottish researchers will help predict harvests
A flower-counting AI tool developed for standard smartphones will help farmers predict crop yields – thanks to an international study led by Scottish researchers. Experts at Heriot Watt university’s National…
Scottish public sector organisations urged to enter ‘AI Challenge’
Public sector bodies are being urged to enter an ‘AI Challenge’ competition – harnessing the technology to solve ‘real world problems’ and improve public services. Central government, local councils, government…
Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI supports international data community for people in 83 countries
Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI has helped build an international data community for people in 83 countries – opening up new job opportunities. The Data Lab Community has…
The way forward with GenAI
Rarely has a technological advancement stirred as much enthusiasm and anticipation as the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). It is set to change every aspect of our lives profoundly…
Edinburgh satellite tech developer raises £3.4 million for power-saving breakthrough
An Edinburgh satellite technology developer has raised £3.4 million in funding following a breakthrough which allows its systems to massively reduce power consumption. Sofant Technologies’s highly efficient radio platform runs at…
Ancient dolphin DNA and Brazil’s national tree – just some of the scientific research performed by Aberdeen supercomputers as they clock up 100 million hour milestone
Supercomputers in Aberdeen have clocked up their 100 million hour milestone – as they bid to aid scientific inquiry into mysteries including ancient dolphin DNA and Brazil’s national tree. The…
Attacking the backlog – how new community models of care and ‘digital diagnostics’ can help Scotland tackle record patient waiting times
Last week, we were treated to the unwelcome news that patient waiting times in Scotland have hit a record high. Whilst there is no magic solution to easing the pressure on…
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