Motion text
That this House celebrates the successful launch of the Generative Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (GAIL) at the University of Edinburgh on 9 November 2023; acknowledges that the university is a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), as exhibited by its celebration of 60 years of AI research this year; supports that GAIL will develop techniques for generative AI in key areas such as robotics, drug discovery, medical diagnoses, semi-conductor development and tackling climate change; understands experts will also work with the university’s Centre for Technomoral Futures to develop ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks necessary to ensure the safe and responsible use of AI; further supports the university’s development of relationships with various public and private sector partners, which will allow for even more innovative discovery and economic growth in Scotland and the wider UK with the implementation of GAIL; and once again congratulates the university on its successful launch of GAIL and its continued work on AI.
Signatures (16)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 November 2023
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
4 December 2023
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 December 2023
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 December 2023
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 December 2023
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
4 December 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 December 2023
Nicolson, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 December 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
4 December 2023
McDonald, Stuart C
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 December 2023
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 December 2023
Thomson, Richard
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 December 2023
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 December 2023
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 December 2023
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 December 2023
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 February 2024
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.