Welcome to the podcast channel for the Scottish AI Alliance, the delivery body for Scotland’s national AI Strategy. Scotland’s AI Strategy launched on 22 March 2021 with the vision for Scotland to become a world leader in the development and use of trustworthy, ethical and inclusive AI. This podcast will feature updates on the delivery of Scotland’s AI Strategy as well as interviews and chats about all things AI in Scotland and beyond. Find us online at www.scottishai.com and on X @Scottish_AI.
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Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Listen in for a deep dive into the Financial Times' journey through AI transformation, featuring McKinley Hayden, Head of Data Value & Strategy.
In this candid and inspiring conversation, McKinley shares how the FT has embraced both traditional and generative AI, while staying true to its core values of trust, integrity, and quality journalism. From laying the groundwork for AI adoption to developing a company-wide policy, upskilling teams, and navigating ethical challenges—this conversation explores:
- The FT's early AI adoption and innovation culture
- Why responsible AI governance matters (and how it was implemented)
- How feedback, staff engagement, and AI fluency shaped the transformation
- Practical examples like AskFT - an AI-powered tool trained on 12 years of FT journalism
- Honest reflections on agentic AI, AI hype cycles, and sustainable adoption
- Tips for other organisations getting started with AI
Whether you're a data leader, tech strategist, or simply curious about how leading media brands adapt to disruptive change, this session offers practical insights and thoughtful reflections.
Read more in the detailed case study on our website
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