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 banner image with details of the GAIL Fellows Lighting Talks taking place on 13 December 2024.

Join us in welcoming the first cohort of GAIL Fellows at a special event featuring a series of lightning talks presented by the newly appointed Fellows to University of Edinburgh’s Generative AI Laboratory.

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.