The Environmental Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In this blog, we'll explore the environmental implications of AI to encourage consideration before implementing and using AI systems.
Deepfakes Explained - What are they, how to spot them, and how to protect yourself
As technology advances, spotting deepfakes is becoming more challenging. With the rise in deepfake misuse, it’s important to learn how to identify them to prevent the spread of disinformation. Find out more about deepfakes in this blog.
The Different Types of Artificial Intelligence
We know that Artificial Intelligence can seem complex, so we're here to break it down. To help you better understand AI, we've provided clear definitions for some common terms and an overview of the different types of AI.
Steph Wright, Head of Scottish AI Alliance, Wins DataIQ 2024 Data & AI for Good Champion Award
The team at the Scottish AI Alliance would like to extend a huge congratulations to the Head of Scottish AI, Steph Wright, for winning the DataIQ’s 2024 Award for Data & AI for Good Champion.
AI Can’t Write Symphonies and Neither Can You: Open Call for Content
We’re delighted to announce an open call for projects to be featured at our brand new event - AI Can't Write Symphonies and Neither Can You
SAIA Announce New Governance Group
The Scottish AI Alliance is delighted to announce its new Governance Group who will focus on future planning whilst at the same time providing strategic oversight on delivery.
Children’s Rights and AI Project Reaches Major Milestone
Stage 2 of the project ‘Exploring Children’s Rights and AI’ has recently reached its conclusion with the launch of a new report and film charting the process undertaken by children across Scotland to develop 12 Calls to Action. Find out exactly what children in Scotland think about AI and how it impacts their rights.
Using AI in Job Recruitment: Help or Hindrance?
Explore the use of AI in recruitment in this blog. The adoption of AI tools in the workplace is only set to continue, which is why it’s important to better understand how this technology can impact the hiring process.
Justice and AI
In this blog we explore the use of AI in the justice system and hear from experts Jo Callaghan and Alessandra Fassio. Accompanying this blog is our podcast with Jo Callaghan, where we discuss this topic and her integration of AI in her recent crime novel series. Read on to learn more, and listen to our podcast for Jo’s perspectives.
CivTech 10 launches challenge to enhance public participation in decision-making
The Scottish Government is currently sponsoring a CivTech challenge on “how technology can help deliver a high-quality, scalable, model for public participation in decision-making”.
The AI & Equality Human Rights Toolbox: course open
Find out about a new free online course from AI & Equality in partnership with the Sorbonne Centre for AI
How the DRCF AI and Digital Hub can support Scottish innovators
Read more about a free service providing regulatory clarification for digital innovators like you
Turing Fest – Call for Ethics
Hear how Scottish AI Alliance representatives got on at the 2024 Turing Fest conference.
AI and the Future of Democracy
How will AI influence the future of democracy? Read about the cutting edge tools being use to improve political discourse and hear a brand new podcast with Prof Gina Neff
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