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…
Glasgow IoT firm awarded European Space Agency contract to tackle ‘water stress’
A Glasgow internet of things (IoT) firm has been awarded a European Space Agency contract to tackle global ‘water stress’. Krucial will develop a cutting-edge, scalable water resilience monitoring solution…
How Generative AI Can Lend a Helping Hand to IT Security Teams
The State Of Play As security teams continue their constant battle against evolving threats and attackers, growing numbers are exploring the assistance that can be provided by new generative AI…
Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI celebrates its 1,000th academy graduate
Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI – The Data Lab – announced on Tuesday that the 1,000th student has graduated through its academy. The free to join Data Lab…
Glasgow researchers aim to eliminate gender bias in healthcare AI systems
Researchers in Glasgow are seeking to eliminate gender bias in AI-powered healthcare monitoring systems. University of Glasgow experts are setting out to ensure male and female patients receive the same…
Ayr tech firm building ‘new internet’ prepares to launch network after 18 years of development
An Ayr tech firm building a ‘new internet’ is preparing to launch its network after 18 years of development. Maidsafe is about to release its Safe Network in beta after…
Scottish AI platform will help land managers ‘blend ecology and economic development’
A new Scottish AI platform will help land managers blend ecology with sustainable economic development practices. Rethink Carbon’s software can generate comprehensive natural capital reports, uncover grant funding opportunities, and…
AI needs to be regulated to avoid its own Post Office Horizon Scandal, says professional body for information technology
AI workers should be ‘licensed’ and meet independent ethical standards, according to the professional body for information technology. The British Computer Society (BCS) is urging policymakers to adopt regulations that…
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