Government’s AI ambitions need better plumbing
Scotland’s AI Strategy 2026–2031 sets out an ambitious five-year plan for responsible AI in public services. The strategy is right to aim high. The harder question is whether the data...
Webinars launched to help Scottish public sector get to grips with AI ‘challenge’
A series of webinars have been launched to help Scottish public sector organisations get to grips with this year’s Futurescot AI Challenge competition. Three 60-minute online sessions will be hosted...
Digital Poverty Alliance urges Scottish and Welsh election candidates to ‘keep public sector devices out of landfill’
The Digital Poverty Alliance is urging Scottish and Welsh election candidates to support its call for no public sector device to end up as waste. The charity said nine per...
Public sector organisations in Scotland invited to put forward ‘bold ideas’ for AI to transform services
Public sector organisations across Scotland are being invited to put forward ‘bold ideas’ for how artificial intelligence can transform services, improve outcomes, and unlock new efficiencies – as the Futurescot...
Why the Futurescot AI Challenge matters for Scotland’s AI Strategy
With entries for the 2026 Futurescot AI Challenge opening this April, this is a timely moment to reflect on why this initiative, now in its third year, really matters to...
Scottish Government brings procurement into ’21st century’ with new supply chain management platform
The Scottish Government is bringing procurement into the ’21st century’ with a new supply chain management platform which is helping overcome inefficient and slow bureaucratic processes for public sector buyers....
Poor communications and stakeholder engagement are undermining major digital project delivery, says report
A new analysis of nearly 300 major Scottish Government digital projects has shown poor communications and stakeholder engagement are undermining project delivery. The findings, published by the Digital Assurance Office...
Crime prevention boost for Scottish Borders with new CCTV system
A new CCTV system has been installed in seven towns across the Scottish Borders in a boost to local community safety and crime prevention. The cameras – installed on a...
Automate tasks, not jobs: How AI can return 62 million hours to Scotland’s public services
Scotland’s public services are facing a productivity crisis, not just a funding crisis. While the 2026/27 Scottish Budget and Spending Review underline the need for efficiency, the route to achieving...
New Scotland-wide street data facility allows residents to discover who is responsible for road maintenance
A new Scotland-wide street data facility allows residents to discover who is responsible for road maintenance in their local areas. Each street is assigned a unique street reference number which...
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