In this blog, we'll explore the environmental implications of AI to encourage consideration before implementing and using AI systems.

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.

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.  

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.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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”.

Find out about a new free online course from AI & Equality in partnership with the Sorbonne Centre for AI

Read more about a free service providing regulatory clarification for digital innovators like you

Hear how Scottish AI Alliance representatives got on at the 2024 Turing Fest conference.

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

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.

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.

Jennifer Campbell, Digital Delivery Lead, Research Data Scotland introduces Research Data Scotland’s New Researcher Access Service.

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.

Researchers are set to benefit from the launch of a new digital service developed by Research Data Scotland (RDS)

SAIA Engagement and Participation Lead Calum explores new advancements in the evolution of workers’ rights in relation to Artificial Intelligence and human rights