Editors

Stirling to Take Control of Trossachs Explorer in Year-Round Pilot

A seasonal visitor route will become a council-run, all-year service under a two-year trial, with funding secured but long-term viability still to

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3 days ago

Transport

Corran Ferry Fares to Rise from May as Council Presses Ahead with Budget Plan

Crossing costs on a key Highland route will increase from 1 May, with higher charges for cars, commercial vehicles and multi-journey users.

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3 days ago

Environment

Angus Maps Climate Risks as Warmer Winters and Stronger Storms Loom

A new council assessment sets out how climate change is expected to reshape Angus, identifying key hazards, vulnerable groups and practical steps

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3 days ago

Gallery

Edinburgh: Stone & Shadows

Edinburgh reveals itself most precisely when the light begins to fall. In Edinburgh: Stone and Shadows, Stefan Lenz works with a rare

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4 days ago

Economy

Investment, Spending & Growth: Scotland’s Economic Direction

Recent government funding decisions, investment programmes and business signals point to a clear direction, though the pace of delivery remains under examination

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4 days ago

Transport

Distance, Cost and Access: Transport Remains Uneven Across Rural Scotland

Longer journeys, fewer services and rising costs continue to shape daily life beyond the central belt, where mobility depends less on networks

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4 days ago

Energy

Scotland Produces the Energy. Rural Scotland Still Pays the Price.

A nation exporting surplus power continues to rely on imported fuel in its most exposed communities, where costs remain volatile and support

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5 days ago

Energy

Scotland’s Electric Heating at Risk as Radio Signal Switch Off Forces Shift to Smart Meters

Scotland Faces Uneven Impact as Ageing Radio Meter System Is Switched Off A largely invisible piece of Britain’s energy infrastructure is approaching

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2 weeks ago

Local Government

Galston Town Hall Reopens After £3.45 Million Restoration

A prominent Galston landmark has been brought back into public use after a £3.45 million restoration project by East Ayrshire Council, with

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2 weeks ago

Heritage

Aberdeen Art Gallery Marks 80th Birthday of Engraver Malcolm Appleby

A new display and forthcoming talk in Aberdeen celebrate the career of engraver Malcolm Appleby, whose work has spanned more than six

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2 weeks ago

The Dented Kettle

Forgotten Scottish Gardens: The Older Table

Alongside the structured discipline of the Scottish working garden, there existed in Scotland a quieter and older tradition of cultivation, one that

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2 weeks ago

The Dented Kettle

The Working Gardens of Scotland

There is a particular dignity in the working gardens of Scotland, one that has nothing to do with ornament and everything to

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2 weeks ago

Energy·Economy

Who Decides What Gets Built: Scotland’s Quiet Shift in Energy Planning

A recent consultation issued by the Scottish Government has raised a question that, while technical in form, carries wider implications for how

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2 weeks ago

Infrastructure

Ambulance Service Introduces Search Dogs for Water Rescues in Central Scotland

Specialist dog teams are being deployed to assist in locating missing people near rivers and lochs, with initial operations focused on the

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2 weeks ago

Community

Injured Beaver Rescued After Shooting Found to be Thriving in the Wild

A beaver rescued after being shot in Perthshire has been successfully rehabilitated and is now living in the wild, according to animal

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2 weeks ago

Energy

North Sea Carbon Storage Push Extends into Scottish Waters as Licensing Bids Exceed 2 Million Acres

Bids to develop carbon storage sites across more than 2 million acres of the North Sea include multiple areas in Scottish waters,

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2 weeks ago

Infrastructure

Flood Study Begins on Aboyne Bridge as Options for Repair or Replacement are Examined

Survey work has begun to assess how potential construction options for Aboyne Bridge could affect flooding along the River Dee, as engineers

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2 weeks ago

Environment

Call for Stronger Action to Protect Scotland’s Rainforests as Election Approaches

A campaign to restore and expand Scotland’s temperate rainforest has intensified ahead of the Scottish Parliament election, with environmental groups urging ministers

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2 weeks ago

Heritage

Rhynie Research Recasts Pictish Scotland as Centre of Power and International Exchange

A decade of archaeological work in a quiet Aberdeenshire village has led researchers to conclude that Rhynie was once a major royal

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2 weeks ago

Community

Highland Communities Invited to Apply for £1m Rural Fund

Rural organisations across the Highlands are being invited to apply for a funding programme worth more than £1 million, aimed at improving

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2 weeks ago

Economy

Small Producers Pilot Fund Distributes Support Across Scotland

A modest but strategically significant stream of public funding has been channelled into Scotland’s small-scale agricultural sector, as ministers and enterprise agencies

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3 weeks ago

Community

Newbyres Returns: From Demolition to New Energy Efficient Homes in Gorebridge

In Gorebridge, a site once cleared of homes is approaching a very different moment. New housing at Newbyres is now nearing completion,

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3 weeks ago

Transport

Night Closures Planned for Tay Road Bridge as Essential Maintenance Begins

There are few pieces of infrastructure in Scotland that carry both the symbolic and practical weight of the Tay crossing. Since its

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3 weeks ago

Energy

Marine Survey Work Begins Off Shetland Coast for Proposed Second Energy Link

Survey vessels are set to begin work off the north west coast of Shetland in the coming weeks, as early stage plans

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3 weeks ago

Energy

A North Sea Alliance: Scotland and Ireland Bet on Talent to Power Offshore Wind Future

In the race to command Europe’s offshore wind frontier, Scotland and Ireland have turned—not to turbines or transmission cables—but to people. A

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3 weeks ago

Infrastructure

Island Lifelines Cut: Orkney’s North Isles Battle Prolonged Digital Isolation

In the far reaches of Scotland’s northern archipelagos, where geography has always dictated the terms of daily life, a modern dependency has

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3 weeks ago

Community

Community Diners Pilot in Midlothian Shows Early Promise in Tackling Cost of Living Pressures

A network of community diners launched across Midlothian earlier this year is already showing encouraging signs of success, offering affordable meals and

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3 weeks ago

Infrastructure

Govan’s Regeneration Enters New Phase with £3 Million Heritage Investment

Govan’s long-running regeneration is set to enter a significant new phase following the approval of almost £3 million in heritage funding to

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3 weeks ago

Editor's Watch List

Scotland’s Climate Intelligence System and the Quiet Rise of Data Led Governance

Across Scotland, a new layer of decision making infrastructure is taking hold inside local government. It does not campaign, it does not

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3 weeks ago

Economy

Dumfries and Galloway Confronts Rural Decline With Evidence Rather Than Rhetoric

There are few subjects in modern Scottish governance more quietly consequential than depopulation. It lacks the drama of constitutional quarrels or fiscal

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3 weeks ago

Infrastructure

Gas Network Upgrade to Bring Temporary Disruption to Forfar Town Centre

A key section of Forfar is set to undergo essential infrastructure work, with a temporary road closure planned in the town centre

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3 weeks ago

Transport

Traffic Lights Planned to Improve Safety at Historic Clachan Bridge

A traffic management scheme is to be introduced at Clachan Bridge, as officials move to address long standing safety concerns at one

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3 weeks ago

Environment

Argyll and Bute Records Strong Air Quality Results in 2025 Report

Air quality across Argyll and Bute remained well within national limits throughout 2025, according to the council’s latest annual progress report. The

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3 weeks ago

Community

Aberdeen’s Next Generation Called to Sea for 2026 Tall Ships Adventure

A new voyage is calling — and for young people across Aberdeen, it promises salt air, towering sails, and the kind of

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3 weeks ago

Local Government

Inverurie Service Point to Close as Council Shifts to Digital Services

Residents in Inverurie are being urged to prepare for a significant change in how they access local authority services, as Aberdeenshire Council

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3 weeks ago

Community

Western Isles Communities to Share £1 Million Boost from Coastal Fund

Island communities across Scotland’s Outer Hebrides are set to benefit from a substantial new round of funding, as Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

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3 weeks ago

Heritage

Iconic Glasgow Restaurant Granted Listed Status for Cultural and Artistic Significance

One of Glasgow’s most storied dining institutions, The Ubiquitous Chip, has been awarded Category B listed status by Historic Environment Scotland (HES),

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3 weeks ago

Economy

Scotland Braces for Economic Shockwaves as Ministers Assess Fallout from Middle East Conflict

The Scottish Government has moved to assess the domestic consequences of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, amid growing concern that

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3 weeks ago

Community

Young Minds Step Into the Future at Irvine Technology Centre

In a quiet corner of Ayrshire, something rather more consequential than a school trip has taken place. At the Digital Process Manufacturing

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3 weeks ago

Heritage

Chain-Bar Relic of Scotland’s Industrial Dawn Secures Lifeline for Restoration

Along a quiet stretch of the River Teviot, a slender survivor of Britain’s early industrial ambition has been granted a reprieve. The

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3 weeks ago

Editor's Watch List

Global Oil and LPG Supply Chains Under Pressure

Summary Historic supply shock. Middle East conflicts (notably the Strait of Hormuz incidents) have slashed oil flows by ~20 million barrels/day, triggering the largest

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3 weeks ago

Economy

National Lottery Funds Drive New Push on Financial Inclusion Across Scotland

Efforts to address financial hardship in Scotland are entering a new phase, as The National Lottery Community Fund begins shaping a fresh

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3 weeks ago

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Morgan Stanley Granted Rare Fed-OCC Exemption in Transatlantic Restructure

On March 26, 2026, the Federal Reserve Board quietly approved a joint finding with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

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3 weeks ago

Economy

£547 Million Freeport Windfall to Be Reinvested Across the Highlands

A substantial financial dividend from the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport is set to be channelled back into Highland communities, after

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3 weeks ago

Environment

Highland Council Secures National Recognition for Climate and Energy Leadership

Highland Council has been recognised on the national stage after its Climate and Energy Team secured a major win at the APSE

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3 weeks ago

Community

Monumental Industry Meets Fine Art in Aberdeen’s Latest Exhibition

A new exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery casts a compelling eye over the vast machinery and human endeavour that have come to

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3 weeks ago

Infrastructure

Overnight Campervan Parking Trial Set for Burghead as Moray Council Tests Managed Tourism Approach

A new pilot scheme permitting overnight stays for campervans and motorhomes is now underway in Burghead, as Moray Council seeks to balance

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3 weeks ago

Economy

Poverty in Scotland Holds Steady as New Data Reveals Deepening Structural Pressures

The latest poverty statistics released by the Scottish Government offer a picture that is, at first glance, deceptively calm. Beneath the surface

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4 weeks ago

Economy

Rural Heating Costs Return to Parliament as Ministers Defend Limited Support for Oil Users

Households in off grid areas face renewed scrutiny over energy costs, as ministers cite targeted support while MPs describe widening price pressures

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4 weeks ago

Economy

Scottish Farm Incomes Rebound Sharply After Difficult Year

Farm incomes across Scotland staged a notable recovery in 2024–25, rising by nearly a third after a bruising decline the previous year,

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4 weeks ago

Environment

Scotland Sets Out Sweeping Climate Blueprint to 2040

The Scottish Government has unveiled an expansive new roadmap to net zero, setting out more than 150 measures designed not merely to

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1 month ago

Economy

Shetland Council Responds to Audit Warning of £134m Budget Gap

Shetland Islands Council has acknowledged the scale of its financial challenge after a national audit highlighted a projected £134 million budget gap,

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1 month ago

Local Government

Council bans indoor storage and charging of e-bikes over fire safety concerns

Shetland Islands Council has banned the indoor storage and charging of electrically powered bikes and scooters across all of its premises, citing

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1 month ago

Transport

Ferry overhaul delays affect Whalsay and Bluemull routes

Shetland Islands Council has announced further disruption to ferry services serving Whalsay and the Bluemull Sound route after drydock works on one

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2 months ago

The Dented Kettle

Mrs. Bruce’s Mountain Quinoa

Affordable Sustenance for People of Practical Skill and Discerning Taste There comes a moment when one realises that food is no longer

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2 months ago

Community

Canadian Hercules to Join Ayr Air Show Line-Up

The Royal Canadian Air Force will bring its CC-130J Hercules to the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight next month, with

by Editors

8 months ago

Local Government

Falkirk Council Approves New Gaelic Language Plan

Falkirk Council has signed off its third Gaelic Language Plan, setting out measures to support the language and culture locally over the

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8 months ago

Economy

Argyll and Bute Support Drives Business Growth, Jobs

Argyll and Bute support drives business growth and new jobs Argyll and Bute Council’s Business Gateway service supported more than 450 businesses

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8 months ago

Local Government

Taxi checks carried out across Aberdeenshire in joint safety operation

ABERDEENSHIRE — Dozens of taxis and private hire cars were stopped and inspected in a joint operation by Aberdeenshire Council Licensing Standards

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8 months ago

History

History of the Plague in Scotland

“History of the Plague in Scotland,” authored by L.A. Barbe in 1919, offers a meticulous account of one of the most devastating

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11 months ago

Editor's Watch List

Edinburgh Joins Core Cities — But What’s Really In It?

Edinburgh has become the 12th member of Core Cities UK, a group that claims to champion urban policy change—but critics might ask

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1 year ago

Local Government

East Dunbartonshire Extends Public Consultation on Economic Development Strategy

Council seeks broader input to shape plan for jobs, investment and local resilience EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE — East Dunbartonshire Council has extended its

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1 year ago

Infrastructure

East Renfrewshire to Resurface 45 Roads and 15 Pavements in £3.5m Upgrade

Major investment to target residential streets across all council wards beginning in April EAST RENFREWSHIRE — A £3.5 million investment will fund

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1 year ago

Local Government

East Lothian Approves Expansion of Holiday Lodges at Whitekirk Hill

Second phase of development gets green light as part of broader tourism investment near North Berwick EAST LOTHIAN — Plans to expand

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1 year ago

Local Government

East Ayrshire Adds QR Codes to Bins to Simplify Community Issue Reporting

New feature builds on success of ‘Report It!’ system, making it easier for residents to flag local concerns EAST AYRSHIRE — Reporting

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1 year ago

Transport

Dundee to Host National Cycling Conference as City’s Active Travel Ambitions Gain Momentum

Event returns to the city for the first time since 2018, showcasing infrastructure progress and plans for a cycle-friendly future Scotland’s national

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1 year ago

Environment

Environmental Surveys Begin Along River Nith Ahead of Flood Protection Work

Dumfries and Galloway Council launches major ecological assessment to safeguard wildlife during construction Dumfries and Galloway Council has begun a series of

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1 year ago

Local Government

Clackmannanshire Council Launches Citizen-Led Transformation to Rethink Public Services

£1 million Transformation Fund to back community-driven solutions on housing, mental health, and economic opportunity Clackmannanshire Council has approved a bold new

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1 year ago

Infrastructure

Argyll and Bute Emerges as Testbed for Future of Drone Technology

Successful trials open door to permanent drone hub at Oban Airport and expanded rural services Argyll and Bute is positioning itself as

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1 year ago

Energy

Angus Council to Raise Electric Vehicle Charging Tariffs from April 2025

Price hike aims to support network sustainability and future investment amid rising demand Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Angus will face higher

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1 year ago

Infrastructure

BT Seeks Public Feedback on Plan to Remove 19 Aberdeenshire Phone Boxes

Residents have until April 28 to weigh in on proposed cuts to rural telecommunications infrastructure BT has launched a public consultation on

by Editors

1 year ago

Best Of Scotland

Buchanan Bespoke Shoemaking

Buchanan Bespoke stands as a paragon of Scottish craftsmanship, rooted deeply in the proud heritage of traditional shoemaking. Their website offers a

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1 year ago

Best Of Scotland

Folklore Scotland

Folklore Scotland is an enchanting portal to the mystical and mysterious aspects of Scottish culture, making it a treasure trove for anyone

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1 year ago

Best Of Scotland

Edinburgh Research Archive (ERA)

In the digital age, access to scholarly information is crucial for the advancement of knowledge and innovation. The Edinburgh Research Archive (ERA),

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1 year ago

Best Of Scotland

Flowers Grown in Scotland

Flowers Grown in Scotland is an exemplary website dedicated to showcasing the richness of Scotland’s floriculture directly from the fields of local

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1 year ago

Best Of Scotland

The Scottish Yarn Festival

Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Scottish Culture at the Scottish Yarn Festival In the heart of Perthshire, the Scottish Yarn Festival, previously

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1 year ago

Best Of Scotland

Scottish Community Drama Association (SCDA)

If you’re keen on delving into the dynamic world of Scottish theatre or simply looking for a cultural deep dive from the

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1 year ago

Best Of Scotland

Project Mapping – Scotland’s Trains

In the fascinating world of rail network mapping, Andrew Smithers’ Project Mapping stands out as a rich repository and a critical platform

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1 year ago

AI History

2017 – Transformers and BERT Revolutionize Natural Language Processing (NLP)

In 2017, a short research paper proposed that language might be handled without reading it in order. The claim was not presented

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2 years ago

AI History

2018 – AI-Generated Art Sells for $432,500: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Creativity

A portrait produced by a machine was sold in New York for $432,500. The sale took place at Christie’s on 25 October

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2 years ago

AI History

2016 – AlphaGo Defeats Go Champion Lee Sedol: The AI That Mastered Strategy

A move was played in Seoul that did not look correct. It came early in the second game. Those watching assumed it

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2 years ago

AI History

2015 – The Founding of OpenAI: A Turning Point in AI Research

In 2015, a new artificial intelligence laboratory was announced with an unusual premise. It would not operate as a conventional company. It

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2 years ago

AI History

2011 – IBM Watson Wins Jeopardy! The AI That Outperformed Human Champions

In February 2011, a machine stood behind a lectern and answered questions framed as clues. It did so quickly, often before its

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2 years ago

AI History

1997 – Deep Blue Defeats Garry Kasparov: The First AI Victory Over a World Chess Champion

In May 1997, a world champion resigned after nineteen moves. The game had not developed in the usual way. The position collapsed

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2 years ago

AI History

1996 – IBM’s Deep Blue vs. Garry Kasparov (Game 1): The Day AI Beat a World Chess Champion

In February 1996, a world champion resigned a game he had expected to control. It lasted thirty seven moves. The opponent was

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2 years ago

AI History

Support Vector Machines (SVMs) – A Breakthrough in Machine Learning (1995)

In 1995, a method appeared that did not attempt to imitate intelligence. It approached the problem from a different direction. Instead of

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2 years ago

AI History

The Second AI Winter (1987): How Hype and Overpromising Led to AI’s Decline

By the late 1980s, artificial intelligence had already made a promise it could not keep. The promise had been made in offices

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2 years ago

AI History

The Backpropagation Algorithm (1986): The Breakthrough That Revived Neural Networks

In 1986, a method for correcting mistakes began to matter more than the mistakes themselves. The paper was technical. It did not

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2 years ago

AI History

The Rise of Expert Systems (1980): AI’s First Practical Success

By 1980, artificial intelligence had already disappointed its backers more than once. Funding had been reduced. Expectations had been revised. The grand

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2 years ago

AI History

Lighthill Report and the Second AI Winter (1973): When AI Research Came to a Standstill

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen both periods of rapid progress and frustrating setbacks. One of the biggest blows to AI research came

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2 years ago

AI History

The Birth of PROLOG (1972): The Programming Language That Shaped AI

In 1972, a rather different idea of computing emerged from Europe. It did not concern speed, or hardware, or even efficiency in

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2 years ago

AI History

The First AI Winter (1966): When Hype Collapsed and AI Research Stalled

There was a moment, not long after the birth of artificial intelligence, when it seemed the age of thinking machines had already

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2 years ago

AI History

The Perceptron Algorithm (1958): Frank Rosenblatt’s Breakthrough in Machine Learning

There was a point, in the late 1950s, when the idea of a machine learning from experience began to move from speculation

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2 years ago

AI History

The 1956 Dartmouth AI Conference: The Birth of Artificial Intelligence as a Field of Study

There was no single machine, no sudden invention, no decisive breakthrough. Instead, there was a gathering. A small group, a summer, and

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2 years ago

AI History

The Birth of Artificial Intelligence: When John McCarthy Coined the Term (1955)

There was a point, before the systems, before the industry, before the scale, when the problem was not how to build artificial

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2 years ago

AI History

The First AI Programs (1951): The Birth of Machine Intelligence in Games

Artificial intelligence is now a dominant force in strategy games, from machines that can outplay world champions at chess to AI driven

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2 years ago

AI History

Alan Turing’s “Computing Machinery and Intelligence” (1950): The Birth of Machine Intelligence

In 1950, British mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing published a paper that did not simply advance a field, it quietly unsettled

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2 years ago

AI History

The Birth of Artificial Neural Networks: McCulloch & Pitts’ 1943 Breakthrough

Artificial intelligence and deep learning now sit at the centre of modern technological life, shaping everything from facial recognition and language translation

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2 years ago