Community engagement and participation activity update
Scotland’s AI Strategy committed to two key actions to ensure civil society’s full participation in the work of the Scottish AI Alliance in the delivery of the strategy. Here is a summary of our related activity so far.
New podcast: Scotland a Digital Nation
In this episode of Turing's Triple Helix we look at three national strategies which aim to realise Scotland's vision to become a digital nation.
Welcoming the UNESCO agreement on the Ethics of AI
At the end of November, UNESCO member states adopted the first ever global agreement on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This agreement, between 193 countries is a historic moment for global AI.
New podcast: Conversational AI - Chatbots, Gender Stereotypes and Misogyny
New podcast: how chatbots can help reinforce gender stereotypes.
Building Trust and Ensuring Transparency is Key for AI in Scotland
A recent YouGov poll shows the importance of building trust and ensuring transparency when it comes to AI in Scotland.
AI Accelerator Programme update
Find out the latest news from the AI Accelerator programme!
Scottish AI Summit - Speakers Announced!
We have announced the first four speakers for the Scottish AI Summit on 30 March 2022!
Scottish AI Summit – Call for Content
Do you have an idea for a panel, workshop, roundtable, presentation, or other activity? If so, please get in touch with us and let us know what it is.
New Podcast: Doing AI Right: Host Swap with AI Today
In this episode, the Scottish AI Alliance team catch up with Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer, both Managing Partners of Cognilytica and hosts of the AI Today podcast.
Is the public sector ready for child-centred AI?
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems is playing an ever-growing part in children’s lives, it is vital that their views are taken on board in shaping the design, development, and deployment of the AI applications they interact with.
Scottish AI Playbook - Where are we now?
Find out where we’re at with the development of the Scottish AI Playbook
Researching and funding call: The Alan Turing Institute Post-Doctoral Enrichment Awards
Following the established success of the Turing Enrichment scheme for doctoral students, The Alan Turing Institute has announced the inaugural Post-Doctoral Enrichment Award (PDEA) scheme.
CivTech Survey: Help Develop a Data Discovery Tool
Take this survey to help the Scottish Government, NatureScot and the Data and Intelligence make public sector data easy to find.
Forbes Interview: Is Scotland A Major Contender In The AI Space?
Interview with Albert King, CDO at the Scottish Government, about Scotland’s AI Strategy in Forbes.
Introducing the Turing Network Development Awards 2021
Applications are open to all UK universities (outside the Alan Turing Institute established network) with proven research excellence and a track record of translation in data science, AI or a related field.
Invitation to Quote: best practices review
Scotland’s AI Strategy is committed to developing an effective mechanism for civil society’s participation in its delivery.
New podcast: AI, Art, and Values
In this episode of Turing’s Triple Helix we discuss the relationship between AI, art, and values.
Artificial Intelligence and IP: copyright and patents
The government has launched a consultation to seek evidence and views on copyrights and patents related to artificial intelligence.
New Podcast & Blog: The Turing Connection to Scotland
We are pleased to launch our latest podcast - The Turing Connection to Scotland! It features James Turing, CEO and Founder of The Turing Trust and great-nephew of Alan Turing.
Calling Scottish Business Schools!
Are you a business school looking for potential projects for your students to work on at MSc or PhD level?