What Artificial Intelligence really means for policing
Chief Constables have a great opportunity to explore ways AI can address policing challenges. However, the focus should be on strategic use, not tech for tech’s sake – deploying AI...
How AI can support the justice system – boosting productivity, identifying risk and making informed decisions
A tough economic and social climate is stretching the criminal justice system to breaking point, leaving justice professionals with escalating caseloads and fewer resources to manage them. It has never...
The ‘Amazon Effect’ is driving online expectations to new heights – here’s how Scotland’s public services can keep up
Citizens now expect their interactions with public services to be on par with the best private sector experiences. Known as the ‘Amazon Effect’, this shift in expectations has been driven...
Transforming education in the justice system: how digital learning is unlocking second chances
In an era marked by rapid digital transformation, the value of education – particularly digital education – has never been more evident. Yet, for offenders in British prisons, access to...
AI can help ‘bridge gap’ for government IT systems, says leading technology organisation
Legacy technology systems are a persistent challenge across government departments in Scotland. They slow down development, increase operational risk, and make it harder to deliver modern, responsive services. Yet tackling...
Scotland’s history of innovation spans the steam engine to renewables – but could the next leap be AI?
Scotland has always been a nation of innovators, from the steam engine to cutting-edge renewables, we’ve never shied away from embracing change. Now, as AI transforms every industry, there’s a...
When it comes to AI in the Scottish public sector, it’s not a one-size fits all – there are technology ‘options’
If you are considering applying for the Scottish public sector AI Challenge, it helps to understand the feasibility of your potential use cases by considering how it can be implemented...
How to leverage AI agents – your guide to a powerful new digital assistant that can transform public services
The Futurescot AI Challenge 2025 invites public sector organisations across Scotland to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can solve real-world problems. While many are already familiar with AI tools like...
Going paperless with OneNote: enhancing student engagement in higher education
By Nancy Khialani and Chunxue Liu The Challenge Like many higher education institutions adapting to digital transformation, the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has adopted a hybrid learning...
Scottish public sector organisations encouraged to enter AI Challenge, which is now open for applications
Scotland’s public sector AI Challenge opens today (May 8) – with organisations urged to embrace the technology as a way of investing in their future. The second annual edition of...
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