The Scottish AI Alliance Podcast

AI and the Future of Cyber Security

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.castlepoint.systems/
• https://cyberfraudcentre.com/prevent/cyber-services/incident-response 

Original music from Post Coal Prom Queen: https://www.postcoalpromqueen.com/ 

Behavioural Data Science & AI

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 the work of Professor Ganna Pogrebna who is Lead for Behavioural Data Science for The Alan Turing Institute.

AI & the Scottish FinTech Sector

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 Roadmap: https://www.fintechscotland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Scotland-FinTech-Roadmap-March-2022-lowres.pdf 
• Actelligent: https://www.actelligent-capital.com/ 
• Predictiva: https://www.predictiva.co.uk/ 

Original music from Post Coal Prom Queen: https://www.postcoalpromqueen.com/ 

Inclusion in AI & Tech

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

Original music from Post Coal Prom Queen: https://www.postcoalpromqueen.com/ 

The New Real: AI & Art

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 University of Edinburgh. 

Guests: 

• Professor Drew Hemment, Director of The New Real
• Dr Matjaz Vidmar, Deputy Director of The New Real

Links:

• https://www.newreal.cc/ 

AI Accelerator: Technology for a Better Climate

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 climate change. 

Participants:

• Katy Guthrie, AI Accelerator Programme Manager at Edinburgh Innovations
• Xioayan Ma, Founder and CEO of Danu Robotics
• Richard Crozier, Managing Director at REOptimize Systems

 

Links: 

• AI Accelerator: https://edinburghdde.com/dde-programmes/ai-accelerator-2 
• Danu Robotics: https://danurobotics.com/
• REOptimize Systems: https://reoptimizesystems.com/ 

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Experiences & Challenges of Implementing AI Technologies in the Workplace

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 of Work and Technology in the Business Management Department.
  University of Aberdeen

We will be running two events in collaboration with Luciana and Donald you can find more details and sign up to them both below. 

• IN-PERSON: Friday 11 November, Edinburgh, 12:30 - 14:00. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/scottishaialliance/757388 

• ONLINE: Tuesday 22 November, 12:30 - 14:00. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/scottishaialliance/757526 

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AI in the Scottish Gaming Industry

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 Queen: https://www.postcoalpromqueen.com/ 

Adopting AI in Scottish Businesses: Barriers and Pathways

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

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NatureScot: Using AI to Benefit Nature and Society

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 Wright, Head of the Scottish AI Alliance Support Circle. 

Links:

• https://www.nature.scot/ 

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