Scottish Councils Lead UK on AI Readiness Backed by a national framework, Scottish councils show higher AI and data maturity than most UK counterparts, including those in London.

Scottish councils are pulling ahead of the wider UK in their data maturity and AI readiness, according to a recent study from Heriot-Watt University, with local authorities working under a common mandate driven by the Scottish Government.

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Scottish Firms Slow to Turn AI Hype Into Action, Finds Report AI is the talk of Scotland’s boardrooms, but few firms have a plan in place to maximise its potential, according to a new report from EY.

Despite AI being the talk of Scotland’s boardrooms, few firms have a plan in place to maximise its potential - and worse, tech leaders are being sidelined when it comes to planning for what lies ahead.

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Rising Costs Deepen Gloom for Scottish Firms Heading into 2026 Scottish businesses are “entrenched” in pessimism, squeezed by cost pressures and stalled investment, according to a new economic report.

Scottish businesses are “entrenched” in pessimism, with companies squeezed by relentless cost pressures, stalled investment and scant expectation of short‑term relief, according to the Fraser of Allander Institute.

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Today, Soul of the Junction SCIO had the privilege of attending the AI Summit at the Glasgow Science Centre, hosted by the incredible team at AI Alliance Scotland.
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Free advice on integrating AI into your organisation The Sensible AI Manifesto is designed to help you make the right decisions in implementing and managing Generative AI within your organization.

Are you an employer looking to adopt (Generative) AI but concerned about the ethical and disruptive impact on your employees?

Please take a look at the “Sensible AI manifesto” sensibleaimanifesto.com for a simple set of principles which puts people at the heart of your AI plans.

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Looking forward to discussing the social sustainability of #AI at #ScottishAI Summit Glasgow 2024

A Guide to AI Jobs in Scotland

Want to land your next AI gig in Scotland? We show some of the opportunities available, pathways into the industry and courses available to get you competent.

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At the #ScottishAI Alliance symposium in Dundee. @elmosmoe is hosting an All Women panel looking at the Impact of AI on creative issues with @GillianEasson , Jess Davis & @eilidhmcginger. The importance of the human is being emphasised & differences between UK and US copyright.

✨ Delighted to have joined this panel yesterday to talk about AI trust, AI ethics and AI inclusion in #Scotland

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