The History of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may seem like a relatively new term and technology to many, but its roots date back several decades. In fact, the concept can be traced back to the early days of modern computing in the 1950s, with its mathematical and theoretical foundations going back even further. Learn all about its history in this blog.
Accelerate AI in Creative Industries with BridgeAI
Are you a business looking to access the computation power and expertise needed to validate or develop scalable machine learning and AI solutions in the creative sector?
BridgeAI from Innovate UK is offering a 14-week accelerator programme for UK-based startups, scale-ups and SMES.
Unlocking Public Sector Data: Introducing Research Data Scotland’s New Researcher Access Service
Jennifer Campbell, Digital Delivery Lead, Research Data Scotland introduces Research Data Scotland’s New Researcher Access Service.
Scottish AI Alliance Supports Ground-Breaking AI Safety Initiative: The PHAWM Project
The Scottish AI Alliance is proud to support the Participatory Harm Auditing Workbenches and Methodologies (PHAWM) Project, an initiative designed to enhance the trustworthiness and safety of AI technologies.
New digital service for public sector data open for use
Researchers are set to benefit from the launch of a new digital service developed by Research Data Scotland (RDS)
The Evolution of Worker’s Rights in the Age of AI
SAIA Engagement and Participation Lead Calum explores new advancements in the evolution of workers’ rights in relation to Artificial Intelligence and human rights
The AI Accelerator Programme - applications open now!
This gest blog from Katy Guthrie explains the AI Accelerator Programme’s application process and this year’s themes
Register for HPC Vouchers from Innovate UK BridgeAI
Discover the benefits of using high performance computing (HPC) to enhance your business activities, offered through the STFC Hartree Centre as part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI initiative.
State of AI Report 2023-2024
We're very pleased to publish our State of AI Report 2023-2024! The report gives an account of the progress made in the past year on the delivery of Scotland's AI Strategy.
Increasing AI transparency
Scotland is to become the first part of the UK to make it mandatory to register any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the public sector.
Applications Open for CogX Transatlantic Accelerator
CogX, the British Consulate in LA, and the UK Government’s GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign have announced the CogX Transatlantic Accelerator, a fantastic opportunity to bridge the gap between UK start-ups and the US market.
AI for Everyone: Breaking Down Barriers with the Living with AI Lounge
The Living with AI Lounge is a fun, free event perfect for anyone looking to better understand artificial intelligence. The Living with AI Lounge will take place at Dynamic Earth on the 28th of March 2024.
AI Independent Review: AI V2.0
John Fotheringham, AI Independent Review Project Lead, recounts his journey with AI, from the inception of the Scottish AI Strategy to its in 2024.
Responsible Natural Language Processing: Fully-Funded Studentships Announced
UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Responsible and Trustworthy in-the-world Natural Language Processing announces new funded PhD studentships at the University of Edinburgh. Learn more and find out how to apply.
Scottish Expertise to Contribute to Five New AI Research Hubs
New EPSRC AI research hubs announced, two of which to be based in Scotland, with three others drawing on Scottish expertise.
We’re hiring! Projects Officer and Communications & Events Officer
Two exciting opportunities have come up to join ou team. Want to help put Scotland on the AI map by promoting trustworthy, ethical and inclusive AI? Apply today!
Inclusive Access to Public Services - Introducing Heather
Find out how the Scottish Government, in collaboration with NHS 24, took part in a CivTech challenge on enabling more inclusive access to key public services.
AI Independent Review: Call for Views
We invite you to submit your views in response to “Advancing AI in Scotland” by 29 February 2024.
Scottish AI Summit 2024 - tickets available now!
Tickets for the third annual Scottish AI Summit are available now!
Leveraging AI for social impact: Fash Fasoro on the World Summit AI
In October 2023, the Scottish AI Alliance invited two community organisations that we work closely with to join us at the World Summit AI in Amsterdam. In our second of two guest blogs, Fash Fasoro recounts his experience at the summit.