“We aim to develop a strategy that is of Scotland, by Scotland and for Scotland.”
Recognising its strengths whilst considering its size and resources, Scotland can emerge as a world leader in the application and deployment of AI by taking a citizen focus – how AI and Data can benefit the citizens of Scotland and the world, whilst also enabling economic growth. The strategy will be developed with benefit to the people of Scotland as the core guiding principle and align to the Scottish Government’s National Performance Framework purpose of improving the wellbeing of the people of Scotland and giving opportunities for all to flourish.
Desired Outcomes
STRATEGY
A high level AI strategy for Scotland that outlines the roadmap for the following 5 years with key targets/ambitions
OWNERSHIP
A declaration of strategy owners and their responsibility for roadmap delivery needs
TRUST
Build citizen trust in the use of data and AI technologies and in organisations using them
INVESTMENT
The strategy should outline measures to leverage existing national assets and identify new areas for investment from public and private sector for:
i. R&D
ii. Applications
iii. Start ups
iv. Public engagement