Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI and DS) are broad areas and there have been huge advances in both of these intertwined topics in recent years. Virtually all SICSA institutions work on some aspect of AI & Data Science.
Bringing together researchers across Scotland to share expertise and advance AI research
The main aim of the theme is to bring together researchers across Scotland to advance AI & Data Science. With recent huge increases in computer power and data storage, some ideas that were previously impractical have become not only possible, but commercially viable.
Particularly interesting in both areas are the research questions and opportunities that arise from exploiting multiple data sources and types. To predict the spread of an infection, for example, traditional approaches can now be enhanced with open data on weather, traffic, transport schedules, and more
AI & DS cover a wide range of topics, including reasoning, planning, knowledge representation, sensory perception, natural language processing, generative AI, learning, and optimisation, Big Data processing, analysis, knowledge extraction and exploitation from data of all kinds, information retrieval, machine learning, privacy, security, signal processing, visualisation, and more.
With our close connections and collaboration with The Data Lab Innovation Centre and the Scottish AI Alliance, the theme delivers a lively schedule of events, which aim to
STRENGTHEN
Strengthen research collaborations between SICSA members working in AI & DS and related disciplines, leading to long-lasting interdisciplinary research partnerships
STIMULATE
Stimulate improved collaboration between the various research sub-groups to identify new and emerging research areas
SHARE
Share knowledge, expertise and tools to enhance AI research.
Funding & support for AI & Data Science events
Academics and researchers at any SICSA institution are encouraged to organise events and activities throughout the year. If you’re an AI or Data science researcher and you have an idea for an event, submit a proposal to our theme leads outlining your plans and funding required.
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