How could AI change Scotland's public services?

How could AI change Scotland's public services?

Ministers forecast an explosion in AI and want to reap the benefits for services and the economy.

Scotland sets out first-year actions in AI strategy

The Scottish Government has outlined a series of immediate measures to drive adoption of artificial intelligence as part of its new five-year strategy aimed at boosting economic growth and productivity. The plan positions AI as a key driver of future prosperity, with independent analysis estimating the sector could contribute £23 billion annually to Scotland’s economy by 2035. Initial actions to be delivered within the first year include the cre…

Artificial intelligence could add £23bn to Scotland’s economy by 2035, says minister at launch of new national AI strategy

Artificial intelligence is the ‘next major frontier’ and could add £23 billion to Scotland’s economy by 2035, a Scottish Government minister said today at the launch of a new national AI strategy in Edinburgh. Business minister Richard Lochhead said there are now 300 AI-focused companies operating in Scotland, and name-checked one AI firm that is now officially Scotland’s fastest-growing company, having grown from zero to $100million in 18 month…