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AI for Good: Meet the grantees

Nesta in Scotland is supporting seven pioneering projects that champion the use of artificial intelligence to solve social issues.

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Kyle Usher

Mission Manager (Scotland) - A Sustainable Future

Kyle was Nesta’s Mission Manager for Scotland working on the sustainable future mission and based with the Scotland team in Edinburgh.

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Grant Collinson

Communications and Engagement Manager, Nesta Scotland

Grant leads on the development and coordination of our communications activities in Scotland.

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Jessica Clark

Programme Coordinator - HARP, Nesta Wales

Jessica worked with Y Lab.

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Much of the public discourse about AI to date has focused on the benefits for the private sector. But a new wave of innovators are demonstrating the potential of AI to address inequalities and improve society.

In November 2019, we launched an open call for innovative ideas that use AI for social good. The seven winners have each been awarded £15,000 to develop their projects and amplify their impact across Scotland.

Our work through the AI for Good programme aims to demystify AI and open up the public discourse around the positive, ethical uses that can help to change lives for the better.

Explore the seven social movements we're supporting below.

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