AS I SEE IT: Terry Murden says worrying trends in Scotland’s economy are being overlooked in an election campaign dominated by one issue The election campaign is more or less running according to tradition. Lots of promises on health, crime – even more trees – and with the SNP a dead-cert to be the biggest […]
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Reopening for business carries a new risk
Amid predictions of a post-lockdown consumer boom DEREK FORSYTH says it is important that businesses are aware of a big challenge they may face Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane recently said more than £180 billion has been saved during lockdown and the UK could see a £50bn consumer boom when businesses reopen. But […]
Robots are here, just don’t expect them to be your friends
TECH TALK: BILL MAGEE says the new world of AI poses big challenges over trust and security “Can Machines Think?” Computing Machinery and Intelligence/The Turing Test – Alan Turing“You just can’t differentiate between a robot and the very best of humans” I, Robot – Isaac Asimov An imminent report on artificial intelligence should get the […]
Help your business by developing a global mindset
RUSSELL DALGLEISH says thinking internationally will open doors to growth Members of the Scottish diaspora in North America gather this week to commemorate the strong cultural and business links which connect Scotland with our cousins across the Atlantic. In my experience those getting involved have one thing in common – they possess a Global Mindset. […]
Vaccine passport opponents are the real ‘un-British’ culprits
AS I SEE IT: Terry Murden says the Prime Minister is right to demand proof of Covid protection Almost everyone has a password for their phone, their computer, their bank, online shopping channels, and many more applications. We all have a National Insurance number, most of us carry driving licences; we may have a student […]