Best Scotland S Ai Strategy Podcasts (2024)

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AI and Justice with Jo Callaghan 39:55

2M ago39:55

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Can humans and AIs work together to improve policing? And how do we foster trust in AI with an understandably skeptical public? In this episode we explore the intersection of AI and the justice system with author and strategist Jo Callaghan. We also get some fascinating insight from Alex Fassio - Senior Data Ethicist at the Ministry of Justice. Hos…

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Teens in AI with Elena Sinel 46:40

2M ago46:40

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Join Gordon Johnstone and Elena Sinel, founder of Teens in AI, in this week’s episode as they discuss the role today’s youth play in shaping the future of AI. Elena shares her inspiring vision to nurture responsible and ethical behaviour in youth people. They explore social-economic concerns in AI education, how to protect children from deepfakes, …

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AI and the Future of Democracy with Gina Neff 39:56

3M ago39:56

39:56

The Scottish AI Alliance podcast is back! We're kicking off our new season with Prof Gina Neff – Executive Director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy at the University of Cambridge – about AI and the upcoming elections, the future of politics, and our democratic systems. From the erosion of our shared reality to the reinvigoration…

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The Public and AI: New Research from Ada Lovelace Institute and CDEI 30:45

10M ago30:45

30:45

Welcome to Turing’s Triple Helix, the Scottish AI Alliance’s podcast. In this episode, Steph Wright, head of the Scottish AI Alliance, speaks with two amazing guests who have been closely involved in recent studies about public perceptions of AI in the UK. We discuss the growing public awareness of AI across society, the changing attitudes towards …

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Equality & AI: Promoting & Protecting Equality in the Public Sector 26:58

1y ago26:58

26:58

In this episode of Turing's Triple Helix, we discuss how equality, artificial intelligence and the public sector intersect. Explore how people with protected characteristics may be impacted by AI systems, how public bodies are embedding equality and the barriers they face. Guests Katharine Weatherhead, Senior Associate - Scotland Compliance, Equali…

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AI in the Third Sector: Implications of AI for Young People & Voluntary Organisations 49:50

1y ago49:50

49:50

In this episode of Turing's Triple Helix, we discuss the implications of artificial intelligence for third sector organisations and young people. Guests: John Fitzgerald, Digital Evolution Manager at SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) Kirsten Urquhart, Chief Executive at Young Scot Links: SCVO: https://scvo.scot/ Young Scot: https:…

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Artificial Intelligence & Democracy - Scotland’s Futures Forum 43:34

1+ y ago43:34

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This episode was organised in collaboration with Scotland's Futures Forum and originally published on their podcast channel: https://scottishparliament.podbean.com/category/scotlands-futures-forum/ In this episode, Rob Littlejohn discusses AI, parliament and democracy with two special guests. Guests: Professor Ewa Luger, Professor of Human-Data Int…

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Generative AI: Ethics & Risks The Invisible Implications of ChatGPT 36:54

1+ y ago36:54

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In this episode, we discuss Generative AI and some of the wider ethical questions surrounding the technology. Guests Mhairi Aitken, Ethics Fellow in the Public Policy Programme at The Alan Turing Institute Andrew Blance, Innovation Consultant at WaterstonsBy Scottish AI Alliance

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AI & Business Purpose in Scotland 40:31

1+ y ago40:31

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In this episode we find out about business purpose and why it is important, particularly for AI businesses in Scotland. Business purpose can be described as “producing profitable solutions for the problems of the people and planet, and not profiting from creating problems.” Guests Colin Mayer, former Co-Chair of the Business Purpose Commission for …

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Scottish AI Summit 2023 - Teaser 20:24

1+ y ago20:24

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In this episode of Turing's Triple Helix, we find out more about the upcoming Scottish AI Summit with Technology Journalist and Filmmaker Nick Kwek who will be hosting the event! The Scottish AI Summit is an online and in-person event that combines keynotes and content submitted by Scotland's AI community and is an opportunity for delegates to hear…

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AI and the Future of Cyber Security 38:48

1+ y ago38:48

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In this episode, we discuss the growing concerns around Cyber Security and both the benefits and dangers of AI in the field. Guests: Rachael Greaves, Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder of Castlepoint Systems Kirstie Steele, Community Lead for CyberScotland at the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland Links: https://cyberfraudcentre.com/ https://www.…

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Behavioural Data Science & AI 45:14

1+ y ago45:14

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In this episode, we explore the world of behavioural data science and AI. We discuss the ethical factors at the core of behavioural data science and look at what our data is worth. This episode was put together by Aditi Vaidya a recent graduate from the University of Warwick’s Behavioural and Data Science Masters Programme. Aditi introduced us to t…

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AI & the Scottish FinTech Sector 30:01

1+ y ago30:01

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In this episode, we explore the growing Scottish FinTech sector and the place of artificial intelligence within it. With our guests: Mickael Paris, Marketing Director, FinTech Scotland Charmaine Lo, CEO at Actelligent Group Maysara Hammouda, Co-Founder & CTO, Predictiva Ltd Links: FinTech Scotland: https://www.fintechscotland.com/ FinTechScotland R…

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Inclusion in AI & Tech 23:42

2y ago23:42

23:42

In this episode of Turing's Triple Helix, we explore some of the barriers to inclusion in AI and tech. Steph Wright, Head of the Scottish AI Alliance, led the conversation with: Toju Duke, Responsible AI Program Manager at Google and Women in AI U.K. Ambassador Silka Patel, Social Value Manager at Leidos & Founder of Scotland Women in Technology Or…

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The New Real: AI & Art 23:31

2y ago23:31

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In this episode of Turing's Triple Helix we delve into the work of The New Real a unique hub for AI, creativity and futures research. We discuss the implications AI's place in the creative industry and the upcoming New Real Art Commission 2023, a partnership between the Scottish AI Alliance, The New Real, The Alan Turing Institute and the Universit…

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AI Accelerator: Technology for a Better Climate 30:51

2y ago30:51

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In this episode of Turing's Triple Helix we caught up with the progress of the sixth cohort of the Edinburgh University AI Accelerator programme run by Edinburgh Innovations. This cohort is focused around 3 key themes: AI for climate change, AI for global health, and AI for good. In this podcast, we spoke to two of the companies working in AI for c…

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Experiences & Challenges of Implementing AI Technologies in the Workplace 36:15

2y ago36:15

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In this episode of Turing's Triple Helix we spoke with Dr. Luciana Blaha and Professor Donald Hislop about how AI is changing the way we work and will continue to do so. Dr. Luciana Blaha is an Assistant Professor in Business Management and Human Computer Interaction at Heriot-Watt University. Professor Donald Hislop is a Professor in the Sociology…

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AI in the Scottish Gaming Industry 41:11

2y ago41:11

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In this episode, we took a look at how AI is being used by Scottish gaming companies Kythera AI and Speech Graphics. Guests Gregor Hofer, CEO and Founder of Speech Graphics Matthew Jack, CEO and Lead Architect at Kythera AI Links Speech Graphics: https://www.speech-graphics.com/ Kythera AI: https://www.kythera.ai/ Original music from Post Coal Prom…

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Adopting AI in Scottish Businesses: Barriers and Pathways 28:51

2y ago28:51

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In this episode, we caught up with Lily Broomhead & Francela Rivas Lopez, both students of the University of Edinburgh Business School that took part in a research project studying barriers and pathways to AI adoption in Scottish Businesses. Report: https://www.scottishai.com/news/ai-adoption-in-scotlands-private-sector Original music from Post Coa…

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NatureScot: Using AI to Benefit Nature and Society 30:29

2+ y ago30:29

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In this episode of Turing's Triple Helix, we caught up with members of the NatureScot team to discuss their work using artificial intelligence to benefit the environment and society. Guests Ben Ross, Head of Protected Areas and Nature Reserves, NatureScot Sam Black, Environmental Data and Innovative Technologies Officer, NatureScot Hosted by Steph …

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Building Responsible AI Cultures and Alliances - Virginia Dignum & Albert King 59:45

2+ y ago59:45

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This episode of Turing’s Triple Helix is a recording of a discussion organised by the Centre for Technomoral Futures. It is a discussion between Albert King of the Scottish Government and Virginia Dignum of Umea University hosted by Shannon Vallor, Baillie Gifford Chair in the Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence, University of Edinburgh. Bac…

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Can AI help improve our mental health? 31:46

2+ y ago31:46

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In this episode of Turing's Triple Helix we discuss the use of artificial intelligence and whether it can help us with our mental health. We were joined by: Michael McTernan, CEO of UB-OK, a start up that creates Artificial Intelligence driven conversations that help people track and manage their mental wellbeing Richard Rutnagur, Director of Strat…

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Scaling Up Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity using AI 32:30

2+ y ago32:30

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In this episode, we discuss wildlife conservation and biodiversity with Emily Charry Tissier, CEO and Co-Founder at Whale Seeker, a Montreal-based startup that leverages AI to simplify whale monitoring and Post-doctoral Research Assistant Robin Whytock. Robin’s research focuses on using cutting-edge technological solutions to understand and predict…

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Scottish AI Summit - Teaser Podcast 26:51

2+ y ago26:51

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In this episode of Turing's Triple Helix, we find out more about the upcoming Scottish AI Summit with Technology Journalist and Filmmaker Nick Kwek who will be hosting the event! The Scottish AI Summit is an online and in-person event that combines keynotes and content submitted by Scotland's AI community and is an opportunity for delegates to hear…

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Goodbye Shiny Robots & Glowing Brains: Why Better Images of AI Matter 36:11

2+ y ago36:11

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In this episode, we caught up with Tania Duarte and Patricia Gestoso of We and AI to discuss their Better Images of AI project. Better Images of AI is a collaboration between We and AI, BBC R&D and The Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence aiming to create a repository of images that better represent the capabilities of AI. Links: Better…

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Towards a Vision for Next-Generation AI 35:42

2+ y ago35:42

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In this episode, we discussed what is meant by next-generation AI and what might be some of the next steps in AI development. The podcast acts as a teaser for the upcoming event organised by the University of Edinburgh, the Bayes Centre, and the Alan Turing Institute that aims to bring together the UK AI community to develop a vision and roadmap fo…

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AI Powered Text Analysis: Improving the Student Experience 30:28

2+ y ago30:28

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In this episode, we caught up with Dr. Stuart Grey, Senior Lecturer in Engineering Systems Design at the University of Glasgow and founder of StudentVoice, a machine learning platform focussed on analysing student feedback. Links: https://www.studentvoice.ai/ https://www.stugrey.com/ Original music from Post Coal Prom Queen: https://www.postcoalpro…

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AI and Breast Cancer Screening: keeping the human in the loop 40:54

2+ y ago40:54

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In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Gerald Lip, Clinical Director of the North East of Scotland Breast Screening Programme and Consultant Radiologist with NHS Grampian. He was joined by Rosie and Liz, who are both part of the patient partner team at the University of Aberdeen. They discussed the current breast screening programme in Scotland and the…

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Accelerating AI in Scotland: what start-ups need to thrive 36:11

2+ y ago36:11

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In this episode, we find out about the thriving start-up ecosystem in Scotland with a focus on the AI Accelerator delivered by the Bayes Centre and Edinburgh Innovations. We spoke with: Katy Guthrie: AI Accelerator Programme Manager at Edinburgh Innovations Craig Mackay: Co-Founder at Sharktower Gianluca Maruzzella: Co-founder & CEO at Indigo.ai Cr…

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Scotland a Digital Nation 45:46

3y ago45:46

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In this episode of Turing's Triple Helix we look at three national strategies which aim to realise Scotland's vision to become a digital nation. We were joined by representatives of the three key government initiatives driving this change. Guests: Mark Logan, Professor at the School of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow and author of th…

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Conversational AI: Chatbots, Gender Stereotypes and Misogyny 44:03

3y ago44:03

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In this episode, Steph Wright from the Scottish AI Alliance spoke with Talat Yaqoob and Amanda Cercas Curry. Amanda recently completed her PhD at Heriot-Watt University and is now a Postdoctoral Researcher at Università Bocconi in Italy. Talat is a Scottish campaigner, writer and commentator focused on women’s equality, race equality and intersecti…

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Doing AI Right: Host Swap with AI Today 34:50

3y ago34:50

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In this episode, the Scottish AI Alliance team catch up with Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer, both Managing Partners of Cognilytica and hosts of the AI Today podcast. They discuss the growing AI trends and the importance of trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive AI. Links AI Today podcast: https://www.cognilytica.com/aitoday/ Seven Patterns of AI: ht…

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AI, Art, and Values 35:34

3y ago35:34

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In this episode, we caught up with Valentine Goddard and Chris Speed about AI, Art and Values. Guests Valentine is a United Nations expert in AI Policy and Governance. She is a lawyer, certified mediator and inter-arts curator, as well as the founder and executive director of AI Impact Alliance. Chris is a Professor of Design Informatics at the Uni…

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The Turing Connection to Scotland 21:12

3y ago21:12

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In this episode, we speak to James Turing, CEO and Founder of The Turing Trust and great-nephew of Alan Turing. John Fotheringham, AI Policy Manager at the Scottish Government and member of the Scottish AI Alliance Support Circle, talks to James about some of the history of the Turing family and Scotland and what his great-uncle Alan Turing may hav…

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Giving Citizens Trust and Agency in AI in the Public Sector 24:36

3y ago24:36

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In this episode, we catch up with CivTech Challenge winners Saidot, about how they plan to develop citizen trust and agency in AI in the public sector. Jeremy Darot, Head of AI at the Scottish Government and member of the Scottish AI Alliance Support Circle, spoke with Meeri Haataja, CEO and Co-Founder of Saidot which helps companies to build regis…

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Climate Tech & AI for Net Zero in Scotland 28:48

3y ago28:48

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How can tech and AI help Scotland Achieve Net Zero? In this episode of Turing's Triple Helix we discuss the recent SCDI Climate Tech Report (link to the full report below) and how tech and AI in Scotland can be used to tackle climate issues. This episode is hosted by Jeremy Darot, Head of AI at the Scottish Government and Member of the Scottish AI …

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The Good, The Bad and What the EU AI Regulations Mean for Scotland 52:48

3y ago52:48

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In this episode of Turing's Triple Helix the AI Alliance leadership circle discuss the draft EU AI regulations, published in April 2021, and how they could affect Scotland. Featuring Gillian Docherty, Michael Rovatsos, Marian Scott, Michael Boniface, Callum Sinclair and Catriona Campbell. Original music from Post Coal Prom Queen: https://www.postco…

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The First 100 Days of Scotland‘s AI Strategy - with Gillian Docherty and Albert King 31:57

3y ago31:57

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In our inaugural episode, Gillian Docherty (CEO of The Data Lab and Chair of the Scottish AI Alliance) and Albert King (Chief Data Officer at the Scottish Government) discuss the first 100 days of Scotland's AI strategy - from its successes and challenges to looking to the future of the strategy. We'd love to hear what you think - you can tweet at …

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