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One MSP says children should be taught about ChatGPT in schools to help equip them for the future.

Calls for ChatGPT to be taught in Scottish schools

SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan during the SNP leadership debate in Aberdeen in March.

Ash Regan appoints ex-Alba candidate as senior policy advisor

Former finance secretary Derek Mackay arrives at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, to give evidence before the Public Audit Committee as part of its inquiry into the delays and overspends at Ferguson Marine in September.

Derek Mackay: 'I am contributing to society and getting on with life'

UK Government's cost of living crisis puts squeeze on NHS Grampian says MSP

First Minister Humza Yousaf

Scottish politics 'more toxic' than ever, says Humza Yousaf

Rosebank, which lies around 80 miles west of the Shetland islands, is one of the largest known untapped oil reserves in the North Sea. Estimates from climate campaign groups suggest burning the oil would generate climate pollution equivalent to the annual emissions from 28 of the world’s lowest-income countries

Call for ban on ‘irresponsible’ oil lobbying as MSP meetings revealed

Douglas Ross speaking on stage on the second day of the Scottish Conservative party conference at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow.

Scots Tory leader Douglas Ross received 'credible' death threat

Texas agriculture department commissioner Sid Miller sent out a memo saying staff must dress 'in a manner consistent with their biological gender' (Picture: Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP via Getty Images)

People shouldn't have to dress in clothes that ‘match their biological gender'

First Minister Humza Yousaf with Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

New Education Secretary needs to stop speaking to teachers like a chatbot

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon talking to media as she returns to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon insists police probe played no role in her decision to resign

Jack Hope is PR & Public Affairs Manager at Perceptive Communicators and former Chief of Staff to a senior MP.

Facing challenges and opportunities of political change - Jack Hope

Who is Colin Beattie - MSP and National Treasurer for the SNP. (Image: Collage, pic courtesy of Scottish Parliament)

Who is Colin Beattie - MSP and National Treasurer for the SNP

It's probably unlikely that Ben Stiller or Robert De Niro, seen in a campervan in Meet The Fockers, will play roles in any future film about the SNP (Picture: Moviestore/Shutterstock)

SNP facing split that makes Alba party breakaway look like minor disagreement

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar makes a speech at Pollok Community Centre in Glasgow.

Anas Sarwar challenges SNP to call early Holyrood election

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaking to the media, after he visited a nursery at Crookston Castle Primary School, Glasgow

Gender court battle 'could cost public purse around half a million pounds'

Many SNP members feel “dismayed and quite shocked” by recent events, MSP Michelle Thomson has said.

SNP members ‘dismayed and quite shocked’ by police probe – Michelle Thomson

Former leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) Nicola Sturgeon speaking to the media outside her home (Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Nicola Sturgeon will ‘fully co-operate’ with police after arrest of husband

Early intervention and support are key to helping children and families (Picture posed by model: John Devlin)

Scotland must keep its 'Promise' to ensure every child feels safe and loved

Kate Forbes MSP has spoken out about the leadership contest for First Minister and its aftermath.

Kate Forbes: My faith was not tested 'at all' during election race

Glasgow City Chambers in George Square in central Glasgow. Photo by Lewis McKenzie/PA Wire.

Council provides 'one of the worst Freedom of Information responses in history'

Michael Matheson becomes the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care

Scotland's new health secretary: Who is Michael Matheson?

Finance secretary Kate Forbes speaks during an SNP leadership hustings in Aberdeen. Picture: Craig Brough/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Who is Kate Forbes: The bold, Highland Christian who could lead SNP

One of the three leadership candidates is set to become First Minister this week.

What happens after the next SNP leader is elected?

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions (FMQs) in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

12 pictures as Sturgeon given standing ovation after final Holyrood speech

Humza Yousaf speaks during the SNP leadership debate in Aberdeen on Sunday. Picture: Craig Brough/PA

Yousaf says he would shift independence campaign into 'fifth gear'

Tommy Sheridan with his wife Gail at a pro-independence march in Glasgow in 2015. Picture: PA

Former MSP Tommy Sheridan says 'hearts are broken' after mother dies in fire

The trade body says the report comes amid calls for an overhaul of the 'cluttered' regulatory and planning system for salmon farming. Picture: Robert Paterson.

Scots fish farms boosted economy by £3bn over last decade, says Salmon Scotland

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes with Susan Morrison, chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Experience. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Kate Forbes: I do not support a ban on alcohol advertising

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes speaks to the media during her visit to MAKAR Limited, a company that designs and constructs sustainable homes, while on the campaign trail in Inverness.

Forbes: Media at fault for continued questions about my views on equal marriage

Fergus Ewing, who has backed the leadership bid of Kate Forbesurn scheme. See PA story POLITICS SNP. Photo credit should read: Trevor Martin/PA Wire

Ewing backs Forbes for SNP leadership with comparison to mother Winnie

Chaidh Fearghas Ewing air a’ chasan son cùis an A9 na thogail.

Dh’fhaodadh an deasbad air an A9 a bhith na comharra air cùrsa ùr dha Alba

Gillian Martin MSP and Frazer Scott, CEO of Energy Action Scotland

MSP hosts Energy Action Scotland's fuel poverty advice session in Scottish Parli...

Ms White has called on the SNP Government to change the law.

Aberdeenshire - MSP calls for better protection measures for women

Ash Regan. Picture: Colin D Fisher/CDFIMAGES.COM

Ash Regan pledges to 'immediately explore' setting up currency infrastructure

Liam Kerr raised concerns that cash-strapped councils won’t be able to afford to pay for the upkeep of chargers.

Fears electric vehicle chargers in north-east will deteriorate

EIS members are continuing their schedule of strike action after rejecting the latest pay offer.

Teachers in Scotland begin targeted strikes in key constituencies

Kate Forbes has lost support in the race to be the next SNP leader due to her views on social issues.

Kate Forbes: 'Right to practice' must be balanced in any conversion therapy ban

Gillian Martin highlighted a number of symptoms

MSP encourages vaccination and screenings to prevent cervical cancer

Nicola Sturgeon has devoted her political career to Scottish independence.

The life and career of resigning SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) headquarters in Cambuslang, Glasgow.

MSP raises whistleblower allegations of 'cronyism and bullying' in fire service

Laws allowing assisted suicide or assisted dying may have unintended consequences (Picture: Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images)

The lesson from Canada is that we should be wary of legalising assisted suicide

Nicola Sturgeon is taking part in a press conference later today.

RECAP: Nicola Sturgeon press conference as it happened

Scottish Green party's Ross Greer may remain forever young, concerned more about youthful causes than real-life problems (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

SNP's plan to allow 16-year-olds to become MSPs is just childish – Susan Dalgety

Emma Roddick, Scotland's youngest MSP, has said she has removed Twitter from her phone to avoid abuse. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Youngest SNP MSP says colleagues have removed Twitter to avoid online abuse

Emergency services at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth where three people died following a fire (Picture: Robert Perry/PA Wire)

Safety inspectors need stronger powers to prevent tragedies like hotel fires

Katrina and Paul Allan with Gillian Martin MSP, and Cllr Stephen Smith.

MSP presents Murdoch Allan with Parliamentary Motion

Find out more about Peterhead Community Council

Community council rises from the ashes in 2023

Health secretary Humza Yousaf gave an update on Forth Valley Royal Hospital in parliament this week. Picture: Michael Gillen

NHS Forth Valley update on special measures

MSPs should reflect on their conduct during the Gender Recognition Reform bill.

Analysis: Holyrood's darkest day should leave MSPs embarrassed and reflective

Nicola Sturgeon has been criticised for failing to follow appropriate procedure around correcting the record.

Nicola Sturgeon accused of breach of ministerial code

A group of 16-year-old voters make their way to a polling place to vote in the 2014 referendum. Picture: Neil Hanna

Consultation launched on plan to allow 16 and 17-year-old election candidates

Opposition parties should stop attacking the Scottish Government on the NHS and come up with positive suggestions for improvement, says reader (Picture: Adobe)

Readers' Letters: Let’s hear how Opposition would help NHS

Edinburgh Dog and Cat home faces an uncertain future after a staggering 800 per cent rise in gas and electricity bills.

Motion tabled in Holyrood to save Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home from collapse

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the pop-up Scotland Malawi Partnership exhibition at the Scottish Parliament

Collective effort for a better global future is more important than ever - David...

Karen Adam says she has been 'overwhelmed' by support from the community.

Banff and Buchan MSP 'overwhelmed' by community spirit

Karen Adam says Christmas should be a happy time for children

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP to launch first Christmas appeal amid cost of li...

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Nicola Sturgeon speaking to the media outside her home. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

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