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Scotland’s Role at The Heart of Artificial Intelligence Growth

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The UK Government’s publication of its Artificial Intelligence Action Plan has sparked both optimism and criticism, with Scotland’s Business Minister, Richard Lochhead, highlighting the nation’s unique position in this rapidly growing field.

Artificial intelligence, Lochhead says, represents a significant opportunity to drive economic growth while acting as a powerful force for good, with potential advancements in areas such as healthcare through innovation in the NHS.

Scotland’s renowned reputation for research, ingenuity, and innovation places it in a prime position to harness AI’s rapid development in a way that is both fair and transparent, according to the minister.

Lochhead emphasised the importance of ensuring that Scotland’s contributions are recognised on a national level, particularly as AI becomes a defining industry with global implications.

While he welcomed the UK Government’s commitment to advancing the use of artificial intelligence across the country, he expressed disappointment at the lack of acknowledgment for the expertise within Scotland’s academic institutions and businesses.

This oversight, he noted, overlooks the vital role Scotland’s AI community is already playing in shaping the industry’s future.

The minister pledged to amplify Scotland’s voice in the development of the UK Government’s proposed investment zone initiative, making sure that the country’s cutting-edge capabilities are impossible to ignore.

To that end, Lochhead revealed that he has formally invited the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology to meet with members of Scotland’s AI community.

This invitation, he stressed, is a critical step in ensuring Scotland’s compelling story and significant contributions to the AI sector are recognised on a national stage.

As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries and economies around the world, Scotland remains steadfast in its ambition to remain a key player in shaping this dynamic and globally significant field.

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