vXtream Insights

Jul 16
Jul 07
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AI Data Centres Need More Than Algorithms

As Scotland debates the future of hyperscale AI data centres, a much bigger question is emerging. Can we build the infrastructure needed for the AI era in ways that are technically credible, environmentally responsible and trusted by the communities they serve? When we published Are We Sleepwalking into a Grid... read more →
Jun 30
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Madonna, the Pope and the AI Reckoning

Madonna and the Pope agreeing on something was not on many people’s 2026 bingo card. For anyone old enough to remember the late 1980s, the pairing feels almost impossible. Madonna built part of her cultural identity by provoking religious authority; the Catholic Church returned the favour with condemnation, criticism and... read more →
Jun 24
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From Predators to Platforms: The Shift in Digital Risk

How a changing conversation about online harm may have implications far beyond social media including the way organisations design work. Recent legal action involving YouTube and other major social platforms has reignited a debate that, in truth, never really disappeared. The latest cases focus on allegations that platform features contributed... read more →
Jun 16
Jun 09
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The AI Dependency Trap

What Happens When Your Organisation Can’t Operate Without Someone Else’s Model? This week’s AI headlines focused on growth. OpenAI announced plans to pursue a public listing, following similar moves across the market as the race to secure investment and scale accelerates. The signal is clear: AI is no longer an... read more →