Changing lives with AI

AI is playing a vital role in delivering on Edinburgh’s three research missions – to shape the future of health and care, to tackle the climate crisis, and to harness data and digital for public good.

In healthcare, we are pioneering how AI can transform how we care for some of the most vulnerable in society. As a trusted partner to NHS Scotland, our researchers have access to health data to develop advanced diagnostic tools for the health and care sector. 

We are leading in the use of AI to tackle the climate crisis. Our experts apply AI models to scour huge amounts of near real-time satellite data to identify harmful emission hotspots such as power stations, cities and pipelines. 

And in areas such as finance, we are using AI to unlock the power of financial data for good. The technology has the ability to help people manage their money more effectively and financial institutions to make more astute decisions. 

See the real-world applications of our research and innovation by exploring these case studies.