EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 48 MIN
Podcast - Edinburgh & the AI Opportunity - with Deloitte
from The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast · host Mairi Spowage, Phil Cragg, Paul Lawrence
This episode is the latest in a series partnering Deloitte with the Fraser of Allander Institute. In this series expect lively debate, expert insights, and thought-provoking discussions that will reshape the conversation around Scottish economic growth. This Scottish-focused initiative builds upon Deloitte’s UK-wide Growth 35 programme, painting a bold vision for a thriving UK economy by 2035. (00:00) Welcome and episode overview (00:57) Meet Paul Lawrence and Phil Cragg (06:20) Why Edinburgh matters to Scotland’s economy (11:42) Edinburgh’s regional economy and city region approach (14:09) The constraints on growth: housing, affordability and space (17:46) Why Edinburgh stands out as an AI city (20:47) AI opportunity and labour market risk (28:07) Can AI improve public services? (38:39) Universities, talent and Edinburgh’s innovation ecosystem
Embed this episode
What this episode covers
In this episode of the Fraser of Allander podcast, Mairi Spowage is joined by Paul Lawrence, Chief Executive of the City of Edinburgh Council, and Phil Cragg, Associate Director at Deloitte, to explore Edinburgh’s economy and what artificial intelligence could mean for its future. Together they discuss why Edinburgh stands out as a leading AI city, the opportunities that creates for innovation and public services, and the risks AI may pose to graduate jobs and the wider labour market. The conversation also examines the city’s broader growth challenges - from housing and affordability to commercial space, talent and infrastructure - and asks what Edinburgh should do next to turn its strengths into long-term economic success.
Ready to play
Podcast - Edinburgh & the AI Opportunity - with Deloitte
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.