In recent months few topics have captured public attention and imagination quite like artificial intelligence (AI) - as with any transformative technology it is important that discussions remain accurate and informed.  

Building and using AI systems fairly can be challenging, but is hugely important if the potential benefits from better use of AI are to be achieved. 

Recently we were invited to speak with the young learners at West OS, the West Partnership Online School, as part of their West OS Wonders week celebrating Scottish Computing Science Week 2023. 

This Scotland's Futures Forum podcast, recorded in May 2023, explored the potential impact of AI on our lives and the implications we should consider.

We are looking to work with individuals or organisations who are currently developing AI systems, policy around AI, or the practical application of AI, to help us explore how we can meaningfully involve the views of children in these processes. 

Are you working in, or interested in, exploring the potential for Creative AI? Creative Informatics has launched a new Scotland-wide project to scope and understand the needs of creative individuals and organisations working with AI, specifically Creative AI, in the creative industries in Scotland.

New research explores children’s current knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), with the aim of involving them in its future development.

In this episode, we discuss Generative AI and some of the wider ethical questions surrounding the technology.

Today, The New Real premieres its leading international AI Art award and commission that brings together the foremost institutions in both the AI and the arts, and announces UK and Netherlands-based Polish artist Kasia Molga as the winner of The New Real 2023 AI Art Commission: Uncanny Machines.

Videos and photos from all of the keynotes, panel sessions and workshops are now live on the Scottish AI Summit website so you can catch up on anything you missed!

New SBRI funding opportunity to improve existing Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms for skin cancer to accelerate detection and diagnosis.

The New Real has awarded five development awards to inspirational artists to explore the uncanny interplay of humans and machines, and the social implications of recent developments in AI.

In this episode we find out about business purpose and why it is important, particularly for AI businesses in Scotland.

Guest blog from Yazhmozhi V M Vasuki Murugesan at the University of Dundee. Find out about her work creating a novel spell check for the Tamil language.

The State of AI Report is an annual commitment from the Strategy. The report gives an account of the progress made in the past year on the delivery of the Strategy's actions.

Catriona Campbell from EY announced as new chair of the Scottish AI Alliance

The educational landscape is one of the key areas in which AI can truly create new and exciting opportunities for students, researchers, educators and support staff.  

Glasgow will play host to the Scottish AI Summit this March where delegates will have the opportunity hear from over 80 leading AI experts from Scotland and beyond and get involved in a wide range of discussions and workshops.

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 we wanted to shine a light on the women who work in the world of AI and find out more about their interesting and varied journeys to becoming leaders in their field.