Embed
The Embed pathway is for anyone who is responsible for managing or supporting others (e.g. supervisors, team leaders, first level managers), or anyone aspiring to develop their knowledge beyond the Explore pathway. This pathway looks at the practical implementation of AI solutions, and the risks and challenges that can come with this.
If you aren't sure you understand any of the content, jump back to the Explore pathway and use the resources there to develop your knowledge before carrying on.
The Embed Pathway
Step 1 - AI in Scotland
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The Scottish AI Alliance have developed this introductory guide to highlight the opportunities and benefits of AI, as well as the risks and ethical considerations that must be factored in. The guide also looks at the current use of AI across Scotland – pay particular attention to the ‘healthcare’ section. |
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| Your organisation may also have it’s own guidance on how to use AI safely with consideration of risks and ethical factors. Find out what support is available locally and ensure your colleagues are also aware of this. |
Step 2 - AI in Practice
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The Scottish AI Register provides information on the AI systems in use or in development within the Scottish public sector. For each AI system on the register, there is a helpful breakdown of the data sets used, how the system works and how human oversight is factored in. Browse the register to find relevant examples to help you understand AI in practice. Link: The Scottish AI Register |
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| Having explored the examples on the register, where do you think there might be opportunities to utilise AI across your work or the services you provide? |
Step 3 - AI Impact and Challenges
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To successfully embed AI across our health and social care services, it is crucial we understand the potential impact it could have and what challenges come with it. This SPICe (Scottish Parliament Information Centre) report from June 2024 provides a useful summary of this in relation to AI in Scottish Healthcare. Pages 18 to 25 are particularly relevant for this step but you are welcome to read the entire report. |
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How confident are you in discussing the potential positive impact of AI and some of the challenges that come with it? What information and/or conversations do you need to have to increase your confidence? |
Step 4 - Making Careful Choices
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The Scottish AI Summit takes place each year to help embed a trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive AI future. In 2024, Rachel Coldicutt (Researcher and Strategist specialising in the social impact of new and emerging technologies) spoke about why a careful and considered approach to AI is needed. Watch this video (22m 31s) to hear her thoughts and advice. Link: Rachel Coldicutt: Let’s make AI work for 8 billion people not 8 billionaires |
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| Has Rachel’s advice made you think differently about the use of AI? |
Step 5 - Perceptions of AI
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As the use of AI continues to grow, we must be mindful of how it is perceived by both staff and the people who use our services. Look through the findings of this report to learn about the general perceptions of AI in healthcare. Link: AI in health care: what do the public and NHS staff think? - The Health Foundation |
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| Are the findings in the report are consistent with your own perceptions of AI? Discuss with your colleagues to find out if their views are similar to yours. |
What Next?
You have now completed the Embed pathway.
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