Recorded as part of the Scottish AI Playbook webinar series.

Originally aired: July 1, 2025

Join us for a dynamic and practical lunchtime panel exploring AI regulation, IP law, and what they mean for businesses in Scotland. Hosted by Dawn McAra-Hunter, this webinar features expert insights from: - Linzi Penman, Head of the UK Technology Sector at DLA Piper - Jess Davis, Chartered UK & European Patent Attorney at Lawrie IP

Together, they unpack:

• The impact of the EU AI Act on UK companies
• The evolving UK regulatory landscape for AI
• Patentability and IP protection for AI innovations
• How to mitigate legal and compliance risks when adopting AI
• Managing data protection and GDPR in AI development
• Ethics, ownership, and best practices for responsible AI use

Whether you're in legal, tech, operations, or leadership, this session offers actionable insights to help your organisation confidently implement AI in a rapidly shifting landscape. Resources & Links:

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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

For queries or collaborations, get in touch via hello@scottishai.com

This week we chat to Agnė Balandžiūnaitė about her project 'Fictosaurus', the future of academic integrity, and Jurassic Park. Agnė will be showcasing her project at AI Can't Write Symphonies and Neither Can You.

Host: Gordon Johnstone (LinkedIn)

AI Can't Write Symphonies and Neither Can You - tickets (27-28 June 2025, Glasgow)

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