Scotland’s AI Strategy sets out how ‘trustworthy, ethical and inclusive’ AI should be pursued, and it also signals who is expected to lead, support, and be accountable for delivery. This briefing gives a clear, structured orientation to the Strategy’s core ideas and the practical delivery model behind them. It is designed to help leaders and teams speak the same language, understand where accountability sits, and use the Strategy as a reliable reference point for internal planning.
Who it is for
- Leaders and managers who need a clear baseline on Scotland’s AI Strategy and what it expects in practice
- Teams working on governance, risk, assurance, policy, delivery, or public value outcomes
- Private sector, public sector, and third sector organisations that need shared understanding across functions
What this briefing covers
- The Strategy’s vision and trust framing, including ‘trustworthy, ethical and inclusive’ AI and the focus on AI use ‘on our terms’ to build trust between people and AI in Scotland.
- The Strategy’s key stakeholders and accountability model, including the Scottish AI Alliance, ministerial accountability, and how reporting is framed.
- The Strategy’s international partnership framing, including references to children’s rights and values based alignment, and the use of global principles and EU ‘best practice’ reference points.
- The Strategy’s priority fields, selected projects and tools, and the delivery and assurance approach described in the supporting materials.
What you will gain
- Shared language you can reuse internally when discussing Scotland’s approach to responsible AI
- Clear understanding of who is involved in delivery and how accountability and reporting are described
- A structured map of priorities, delivery tracks, and assurance layers you can use to brief others and plan next steps
Two delivery options
- Decision maker briefing. A focused session to establish the baseline and clarify questions
- Team briefing. A wider session to build shared understanding and reduce confusion over roles, expectations, and delivery language
Disclaimer: This service is for awareness and decision support only. It is not legal advice, not technical implementation, and not vendor selection. It explains the published Strategy materials and associated assessments and does not replace your organisation’s own formal impact assessments.