Future Scotland: closing the AI implementation gap in public services
Across the public sector, there is growing recognition that artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape how public services are designed, delivered and experienced. The conversation has moved beyond curiosity and experimentation....
From automation to autonomy: rewiring public services with trusted AI
AI investment across the public sector has never been higher. Tools are available, funding is allocated, and pilot programmes are everywhere. Despite that, 76 per cent of public sector professionals believe...
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...
Ethical AI in community pharmacy – with Scotland leading the way
Scotland has always taken community pharmacy seriously. Pharmacy First and Pharmacy First Plus have pushed the profession further than anywhere else in the UK. The clinical tools & AI supporting...
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...
Beyond the pilot: architecting the cloud for Scotland’s AI future
Scotland is very much embracing an AI future; something that was reinforced with the recent launch of Scotland’s AI Strategy 2026–2031 and AI Scotland. And while some organisations are just beginning to map their AI journey,...
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...
Get the data right and AI makes every second count in modern healthcare
Alongside a redesign of care models to make full use of the amazing power of AI, healthcare providers must also address their ability to handle the data involved. Healthcare stands to benefit hugely from...
How user-centred design is reshaping Scotland’s health and care services
Do you know Bill? He’s the guy who works at your local distribution centre to make sure your package turns up next-day delivery. Bill is on a zero-hour contract, so...
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