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The Scottish Government has reaffirmed plans to publish national planning guidance for data centres by the end of the year, following questions over a minister's letter.

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SNP minister's letter raises questions over Scotland's huge data centre plans

Patrick Harvie challenges the Scottish Government over a minister's letter that appeared to contradict its pledge on national data centre planning guidance.

Tony McGuire, Reform UK’s director of communications in Scotland, says he regularly wears Meta smart glasses while working at Holyrood but does not use them to record inside Parliament.

Tony McGuire, Reform UK’s director of communications in Scotland, says he regularly wears Meta smart glasses while working at Holyrood but does not use them to record inside Parliament.

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Reform comms chief wears Meta smart glasses at Holyrood as Lib Dems demand ban

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the execution of Nidal Hasan – the first American military execution in more than 60 years – will be livestreamed around the world

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the execution of Nidal Hasan – the first American military execution in more than 60 years – will be livestreamed around the world

A memory that will always haunt me: death penalty cannot be condoned

Staff at Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM) in Edinburgh say they are taking a cautious,

Staff at Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM) in Edinburgh say they are taking a cautious,

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Independent school pioneering AI says teaching comes first, tools second

Construction of an AI data centre

Construction of an AI data centre

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25,000-signature petition ramps up pressure for data centre plans pause

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Government challenged over definition of ‘green’ data centres amid 'mixed messages'

'It is a struggle to ensure that the widespread reliance on AI by undergraduate students does not impair their intellectual development or cause a dumbing-down of their critical abilities'

'It is a struggle to ensure that the widespread reliance on AI by undergraduate students does not impair their intellectual development or cause a dumbing-down of their critical abilities'

Stuart Mackintosh

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Universities must tackle AI misuse before it damages student learning

Scotland’s Astronomer Royal Catherine Heymans

Scotland’s Astronomer Royal Catherine Heymans

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Are we living in a computer simulation? Scotland's Astronomer Royal gives her answer

'However much we can reshape the datacentre boom into one which provides meaningful social and economic benefit, environmental considerations will continue to matter'

'However much we can reshape the datacentre boom into one which provides meaningful social and economic benefit, environmental considerations will continue to matter'

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Data centres could transform Scotland, but only if we learn from the past

A gap exists between training and policy on the use of AI in schools and the frequency with which teachers and pupils are exposed to it.

A gap exists between training and policy on the use of AI in schools and the frequency with which teachers and pupils are exposed to it.

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The AI revolution is already in Scotland's classrooms – but who's in charge?

Artificial intelligence is making it easier to create convincing fake images, audio and video, fuelling concerns about misinformation, political manipulation and declining trust in what voters see online.

Artificial intelligence is making it easier to create convincing fake images, audio and video, fuelling concerns about misinformation, political manipulation and declining trust in what voters see online.

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A Dundee councillor’s deepfake shows AI’s threat to political trust

Dundee Labour councillor Dorothy McHugh, who was targeted by a convincing AI-generated deepfake that was later ordered to be removed by Meta’s Oversight Board.

Dundee Labour councillor Dorothy McHugh, who was targeted by a convincing AI-generated deepfake that was later ordered to be removed by Meta’s Oversight Board.

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Councillor who won her deepfake battle - but says the real AI threat remains

Dr Ana Rojo-Echeburía.

Dr Ana Rojo-Echeburía.

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Finance consultancy FIN appoints AI and transformation lead after 18 months of growth

Ewan McMillan, founder of New Gradient.

Ewan McMillan, founder of New Gradient.

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Edinburgh climate-tech platform secures £96,000 to track long-term habitat recovery

King Charles III shakes hands with chief financial officer of OpenAI Sarah Friar during a meeting for leaders from the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Government, and thought leaders to discuss how AI can be developed and deployed in ways that

King Charles III shakes hands with chief financial officer of OpenAI Sarah Friar during a meeting for leaders from the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Government, and thought leaders to discuss how AI can be developed and deployed in ways that

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King warns of AI's 'existential dangers' as tech giants gather in Scotland

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Ministers reject data centre moratorium but promise new rules by Christmas

Plans for a data centre near Currie in Edinburgh

Plans for a data centre near Currie in Edinburgh

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MSPs set for crunch vote on controversial AI data centre plans

Members of an anti-data centre campaign group lay out a giant anti-AI message on the beach on the flight path into Prestwick Airport.

Members of an anti-data centre campaign group lay out a giant anti-AI message on the beach on the flight path into Prestwick Airport.

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'AI? EH NAW': King Charles' AI summit targeted by giant beach protest

The UK’s cyber security agency has warned the rise of AI will enhance the threat posed by ransomware over the coming years (Alamy/PA)

The UK’s cyber security agency has warned the rise of AI will enhance the threat posed by ransomware over the coming years (Alamy/PA)

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Scotland's FOI watchdog sounds alarm over funding as AI fuels surge in appeals

Protesters have gathered to demonstrate against data centre developments in their communities, calling on the government to first consider the national impact on energy and water supplies, as well as local concerns over environmental and noise pollution

Protesters have gathered to demonstrate against data centre developments in their communities, calling on the government to first consider the national impact on energy and water supplies, as well as local concerns over environmental and noise pollution

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'We won’t stop': Protesters demand halt to Scotland’s AI data centre plans

The £2 billion proposal is from Sunlaws Development Company (owned by the Roxburghe Estates and the local landowner), which stresses the economic boost of 1000 jobs during construction and 145 permanent jobs.

The £2 billion proposal is from Sunlaws Development Company (owned by the Roxburghe Estates and the local landowner), which stresses the economic boost of 1000 jobs during construction and 145 permanent jobs.

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Protest over AI data centre taken to Duke's doorstep

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has argued that society may eventually need some forms of

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has argued that society may eventually need some forms of

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What work should humans do when AI becomes capable of almost everything?

The technology could eventually be used in conditionally automated cars, which can drive themselves in some circumstances but require a human to be ready to take back control.

The technology could eventually be used in conditionally automated cars, which can drive themselves in some circumstances but require a human to be ready to take back control.

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Virtual robot 'co-pilots' could help distracted drivers spot danger, study finds

Iain Wham flagged 'relatively light-touch' adoption.

Iain Wham flagged 'relatively light-touch' adoption.

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Major artificial intelligence impacts revealed by Scottish businesses

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Ministers intervene as Scotland’s data centre boom sparks concern

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Smart glasses complaints ‘inevitable’ as lawyer calls for Scottish privacy right

Plans for 'one of world's largest' data centre clusters in Scotland lodged

Plans for 'one of world's largest' data centre clusters in Scotland lodged

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Campaigners demand John Swinney meeting on hyperscale data centres over fears

Isabella Gastel Alejandre and Lorenzo Martinico

Isabella Gastel Alejandre and Lorenzo Martinico

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Rent controls, co-ops, and AI bans: Meet the Greens on the march in Edinburgh

Spy glasses and their emerging threat in Scotland.

Spy glasses and their emerging threat in Scotland.

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When Orwell's telescreens learned to walk: Scotland and the threat of spy glasses

AI companies are paying for millions of books to be scanned and destroyed - and they'd rather you didn't know about it

AI companies are paying for millions of books to be scanned and destroyed - and they'd rather you didn't know about it

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The Library of Alexandria burns again: AI companies are destroying rare books in bulk

‘Defend your Castle’ protesters tell Hunter Clan over Estate plans for hyperscale data centre

‘Defend your Castle’ protesters tell Hunter Clan over Estate plans for hyperscale data centre

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Activists urge Scottish clan to 'defend' 900-year-old castle from AI data centre

'We do not have the capacity, the infrastructure nor the community support for all of these mini-cities to be built throughout the country'

'We do not have the capacity, the infrastructure nor the community support for all of these mini-cities to be built throughout the country'

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I fear data centres need a lot more security to keep the 'Luddites' out

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AI data centres in Scotland: What they are, why they matter and all you need to know

The Highland Park owner provided a breath of fresh air.

The Highland Park owner provided a breath of fresh air.

Two major Scottish companies offer antidotes to buzzword soup

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Financial chief calls for SNP ministers to take control of data centre decisions

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company was a top performer.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company was a top performer.

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AI hardware bottlenecks fuel big gains for Scottish company as top performers named

Andy Tipping with the award after the company was named KPMG's 2026 UK Tech Innovator.

Andy Tipping with the award after the company was named KPMG's 2026 UK Tech Innovator.

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Firm which uses AI to rescue people from the sea crowned as leading UK tech innovator

Campaigners against the Southside Data Centre in the Lammermuirs at protest outside the Scottish Parliament

Campaigners against the Southside Data Centre in the Lammermuirs at protest outside the Scottish Parliament

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Communities across Scotland unite to fight AI data centre boom

A new survey from Young Scot shows young people are increasingly worried about how to recognise misinformation online.

A new survey from Young Scot shows young people are increasingly worried about how to recognise misinformation online.

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Young Scots are anxious over ‘tidal wave’ of misinformation, survey finds

Paul Duffy, CEO.

Paul Duffy, CEO.

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New Edinburgh study finds that 94 per cent of businesses now use AI

Diageo's Learning for Life programme

Diageo's Learning for Life programme

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New AI skills programme launched for young people entering hospitality careers

There are major questions about the potential risks of incorporating artificial intelligence into education, but one expert has said we need to play an active role in its applications before it's too late.

There are major questions about the potential risks of incorporating artificial intelligence into education, but one expert has said we need to play an active role in its applications before it's too late.

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Former Obama advisor on why we can't afford to turn a blind eye to AI in education

LA rapper Fenix Flexin transforms into a dapper English gentleman on his new viral smash song RUBBERZ

LA rapper Fenix Flexin transforms into a dapper English gentleman on his new viral smash song RUBBERZ

A rapper is pretending his new viral hit is not a blatant creation of AI

SpaceX has been in the spotlight ahead of an expected flotation.

SpaceX has been in the spotlight ahead of an expected flotation.

What really stood out in those words from manager of £16 billion Scottish fund

Campaigners have criticised a plan for a new hyperscale data centre in Fife, describing it as a “blot on the landscape” and expressing concern over the “vast amounts of energy” the 600MW site would use

Campaigners have criticised a plan for a new hyperscale data centre in Fife, describing it as a “blot on the landscape” and expressing concern over the “vast amounts of energy” the 600MW site would use

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Hundreds pack Scottish village's hall to oppose ‘monster’ AI data centre

Data Centre Visualisation 1 (1)

Data Centre Visualisation 1 (1)

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Controversial £2 billion Scottish AI data centre passes initial planning scrutiny

A new artificial intelligence tool is being trialled for its impact on classroom teachers' professional development.

A new artificial intelligence tool is being trialled for its impact on classroom teachers' professional development.

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Glasgow researchers trialling AI tool that records pupils and lessons

Elon Musk's SpaceX was the single largest contributor to returns.

Elon Musk's SpaceX was the single largest contributor to returns.

£16bn Scottish company flags 'most important' change since internet

The 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize is being accused of handing its top prizes to AI-generated texts

The 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize is being accused of handing its top prizes to AI-generated texts

A prestigious literary competition is being accused of rewarding AI-written works

The graduate jobs market is tough at the moment.

The graduate jobs market is tough at the moment.

At last some uplifting news in a tough graduate jobs market

Mark Ellis and Peter Lawson highlighted the strength of the financial performance.

Mark Ellis and Peter Lawson highlighted the strength of the financial performance.

Law firm tops £100m and highlights 'fantastic' Scottish universities

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Us v Them: How capitalism became a living hell for ordinary people

Marketing for NYC indie rockers Geese involves fake bot networks to hype the group up

Marketing for NYC indie rockers Geese involves fake bot networks to hype the group up

The key to music success in 2026: pay for fake people to hype you up

Digital & AI Apprenticeships

Digital & AI Apprenticeships

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AI & Digital Support Apprenticeships Launched in Scotland