At the Scottish AI Alliance when we say Inclusive AI what we mean is that we want AI that includes everyone from across the diverse cultures and communities that make up the population of Scotland.

At the Scottish AI Alliance when we say Ethical AI what we mean is that we want AI that respects and supports the values of a progressive, fair and equal Scotland. AI that supports our ambitions for a fairer, greener Scotland while enabling us to become a more outward looking and prosperous country.

Trustworthy AI must be transparent so that we can observe how these systems help organisations make decisions, and must be disclosed so that people are aware of the use of AI in their lives. 

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.  

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

In this podcast, we discuss the growing public awareness of AI, changing attitudes towards the use of AI in various sectors, and areas of public concern.

Guest blog from Jen Ang, Director of JRS KnowHow and Director of Development and Policy of JustRight Scotland on making a case for a human rights approach to AI governance

Guest blog from Gregory Metcalfe of The Children’s Parliament about his trip to the World Summit AI with the Scottish AI Alliance

The Scottish AI Alliance has launch its new free online course, Living with AI, which is designed to get the people of Scotland engaged, interested and informed about what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how it is used in our daily lives.