Regulation This evidence makes a strong case Between July 2024 and June 2025, there for a renewed, national AI adoption were 5,700 job postings that required 35 programme that builds on learning from at least one AI skill across Scotland . the initial 2025-26 programme. It should However, in March 2025, 61.9% of also leverage assets, such as the AI Scottish SMEs that responded to the Adoption Framework being developed latest Business Insights and Conditions by The Data Lab, to provide targeted Survey (BICS), reported that they are 36 support and clear guidance with a focus not using AI technologies .