“While the AI industry claims its models can “think,” “reason,” and “learn,” their supposed achievements rest on marketing hype and stolen intellectual labor. In reality, AI erodes academic freedom, weakens critical reading, and subordinates the pursuit of knowledge to corporate interests.”

Had so much fun recording this in the summer!

Recent hostility towards refugee and asylum-seeking communities stands in direct contrast to our country's long and proud tradition of welcoming those in need of protection. This hostility is fuelled by the deliberate weaponisation of misconceptions about some of society’s most vulnerable people.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, would you like AI teaching packs that offer: 👐Engaging, hands-on activities 🙋Real-life examples of AI in everyday life 📝Easy-to-use lesson plans and slides 💻Links to interdisciplinary learning and digital skills We’ve got just the thing for you! Check it out today: buff.ly/fn1TasJ

Finally! 🤩 Our position piece: Against the Uncritical Adoption of 'AI' Technologies in Academia: doi.org/10.5281/zeno... We unpick the tech industry’s marketing, hype, & harm; and we argue for safeguarding higher education, critical thinking, expertise, academic freedom, & scientific integrity. 1/n

“… the incoherence is the point. Fascism is a temper-tantrum disguised as an ideology”

“AI isn’t taking your job, the people making the decisions are” “Responsibility must be shared, not outsourced” “Being able to ignore the doom and gloom is a privileged position” “Be hopeful AND cynical” Necessary truth bombs from @elmosmoe.bsky.social at @sdingov.bsky.social #sdingov

Fantastic talk from @elmosmoe.bsky.social about AI. "AI doesn't automatically serve the public good because it's new" I'm so glad discussions about equity and justice in AI are in a keynote at #sdingov Also, great link to artist created images of AI: betterimagesofai.org

Johnson and Cummings’ secret meeting with Palantir founder revealed Non-disclosure of apparent meeting a year before firm won NHS role raises serious questions over transparency www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Pleased this is finally published after I proposed it a few years ago. A lot of work by brilliant colleagues & some expected and some shocking findings. It’ll upset some (it’s a long time ago etc) but if a uni can’t speak truth to its own power what’s its point? www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Someone on here compared AI produced material as "digital asbestos " which in a few decades' time we will have to work out how to eradicate from the fabric of research.

📢 Open Letter to UK Govt: we're urging Keir Starmer, Peter Kyle & @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social to prioritise critical AI literacy for ALL. It's time everyone had access to learning that supports them to choose how they want to engage with AI. Read here: connectedbydata.org/blog/2025/07... #AILiteracy

"In the last 24 hours in Gaza, 19 people reportedly died due to starvation, 79 were killed seeking aid, and another 40 killed by Israeli bombing - Meanwhile in the UK OAPs are being arrested on the suspicioun of holding signs supporting Palestine Action" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

How long is the world going to allow this horror to go on?

28 children have been killed each day in Gaza since Oct 7, 2023. Nothing justifies killing more than 20,000 children in Gaza. Nothing. Not self defense. Not human shields. Not a damn thing.

This is not a movie scene. This is Childhood in Gaza. Israel has killed “a classroom full of children” every single day since October 7, 2023.

Well, Amazon just cancelled my pre order of @karenhao.bsky.social ‘s Empire of AI. Considering I pre ordered it in March, I’m trying to understand how they have no stock??

Next read arrived today! @emilybender.bsky.social #AICon

The Pope gets it. The most important question about AI isn’t a technical question. The most important a question is about how to maintain and grow a just society in the age of AI.

Here’s last night’s story about the recent deportations by the Trump administration, the flimsy pretexts behind them, and what the song “Closing Time” is actually about. Trust us, it’s not what you think: youtu.be/F2hN3JKZ-Go

Thank you @lastweektonight.com for introducing me to the most wonderful thing on the internet visdeurbel.nl/en/

Today's feature from our latest print issue is from researcher and writer Bryan McMahon about AI, and specifically the *business* of AI. Though hundreds of billions have been poured in, that money hasn't bought dominance, & a gaping hole in the public markets may result. prospect.org/power/2025-0...

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲: 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗜 🤖 We’re excited to share a new addition to the Scottish AI Playbook: the Royal Academy of Engineering's latest report - Engineering Responsible AI: Foundations for Environmentally Sustainable AI - buff.ly/ximiri7

Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

This week’s main story is about Facebook’s controversial new plans to eliminate certain content moderation practices. Watch the full piece at the link in our bio.

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 who would be interested in getting involved in climate & AI discussions? 🌎 No prior AI or climate knowledge is needed, just your curiosity and perspective. Find out more and apply via this link https://buff.ly/3EK2dg8

My ramblings on the Paris #AIActionSummit for the @scottishaialliance.bsky.social www.scottishai.com/news/the-par...

So grateful for @abeba.bsky.social on stage at the AI Action Summit, challenging us to be honest about the fact that we’re moving backward, not forward toward a shared social contract as Big Tech have now walked back nearly every voluntary commitment they once made to be responsible social actors.

🚨As leaders gather for the Paris #AIActionSummit, they must confront a stark reality: rapid deployment of AI in the public sector is deepening inequality, expanding mass surveillance, & violating human rights. Our analysis in @techpolicypress.bsky.social 👇

Great event on Monday and can’t wait to continue conversations around how AI and automation will impact the future of work in Scotland!

For those who missed yesterday’s #MakingTheFutureWork: The Closing Conference of the Pissarides Review, where we launched our landmark Final Report on AI, automation, and the future of work—The Guardian has you covered. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

The billionaires lining up to plunder America, and the whole world if they have their way.

"We're all like detectives in life. There's something at the end of the trail that we're all looking for" - David Lynch. Rest in Peace David Lynch. Thank you for the amazing movies and television that no one but you could give the world. #DavidLynch

😢😢😢😢😢 RIP David Lynch

As generative AI became a bigger topic in society SCVO developed a ‘Guide to generative AI for Scotland’s voluntary sector.’ This guide is perfect for those working in the charity sector or those looking to find out more about generative AI. https://buff.ly/49wOe8K

Get involved in the UK Gov 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞’𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗜 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿. Get involved today:

Just two days left to catch Kasia’s exhibition!

AI Events coming up in 2025! 📅 Here are some of the many AI events to look forward to in 2025. Did we miss any events? Share your recommendations in the comments below! 👇

"A request made through ChatGPT, an AI-based virtual assistant, consumes 10 times the electricity of a Google Search" This isn't a game. This is accelerated destruction via huge usage of power, water, resources etc. Stop using it - especially for messing about!! www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Here’s a feel good (after a no so good incident) story for 🎄 #christmascheer www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We had a great day at @glasgowscience.bsky.social for our @scottishaialliance.bsky.social Glasgow Summit. Great afternoon discussing the environmental and societal sustainability of AI as well as AI and the space industry! #aiforgood #aiforall #importantAIconversations

Only 𝟭 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 until the Scottish AI Summit at Glasgow Science Centre. Joining us will be Kasia Molga, Helen McElhinney, Dr Birgit Schippers, and Ewan McMillan who will partake in our AI and Sustainability panel 🌱👩‍🚀 Find out more about the panelists: https://buff.ly/3ZhhED3

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, the Scottish AI Summit is coming to you! We’re delighted to announce that we're bringing our Scottish AI Summit to Inverness on 𝟭𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 where we will showcase local expertise & explore cutting-edge AI applications in your local area. 🎫https://buff.ly/4fJZDUZ

🔍 How is AI being used in Scotland? Curious about how Scottish organisations are using AI to improve services for the public? Our Scottish AI Playbook provides an overview, featuring examples from across various sectors. Discover the impact of AI in Scotland today: https://buff.ly/4fS2gnF

Announcing our second keynote speaker for the Glasgow Scottish AI Summit, Lucy Donnell from Craft Prospect! 🚀 Lucy leads the Responsive Operations team at Craft Prospect, where she focuses on developing autonomous systems for nano satellites. Learn more: www.scottishaisummit.com/glasgow-summ...

Just here to say to all my lovely followers, please do follow @scottishaialliance.bsky.social as we work towards a trustworthy, ethical and inclusive AI future in Scotland!

Oh gosh, hello everybody! So many followers… hello! I’m also an escapee from that “other place”. Haven’t posted much yet but when I do, it’ll mostly be data, AI, tech and especially diversity and equity in those. Sometime politics and sometimes random stuff. Im currently in Tokyo so here’s a sunset.

🌱AI has the potential to drive positive developments in addressing the world's environmental challenges. Yet, behind this excitement lies a growing concern - in this blog, we'll explore the environmental implications of AI. 🔗https://www.scottishai.com/news/think-before-using-ai-environmental-impact