The Generative AI Laboratory (GAIL) at the University of Edinburgh is a centre for excellence dedicated to researching all aspects of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in society. Uniting the diverse research expertise across the University with generative AI at its core, GAIL taps into a thriving AI landscape with recognised strengths in natural language processing, machine learning, and data-driven innovation.

This interdisciplinary initiative focuses on advancing generative AI techniques in the key areas of future health and care, climate and sustainability, and economic growth, and is committed to innovating in generative AI through partnerships with global stakeholders, driving new collaborations and dynamic projects across government, industry, and the public sector.

A composite image announcing the GAIL seminar series with Gerard Pons-Moll

The first of the GAIL Seminar Series will be delivered by Professor Gerard Pons-Moll from University of Tübingen where he will explore the need for sensorimotor capabilities in intelligent systems and virtual avatars in the 3D world. 

A female school teacher in a computer lab speaking to three teenage girls sitting in front of a laptop.

Advances in generative AI are transforming educational practices, presenting opportunities for innovative teaching and learning approaches to AI literacy among children.

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The GAIL leadership team is made up of three co-directors who bring a broad area of expertise and insight from across the University.