{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Future-Ready Insights","title":"How Ready Are UK Local Authorities for AI? New Research Reveals the Reality","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/11c4b4eb\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2091,"description":"How ready are organisations really for AI?New research into UK local authorities reveals why governance, leadership and culture matter more than technology alone.In this episode of Future Ready Insights, host Darren Winter speaks with researchers from Heriot-Watt University and GoLLM about their latest study into the AI readiness of UK local authorities.Although focused on councils, the discussion highlights lessons relevant to any organisation navigating artificial intelligence adoption. The research shows that while ambition for AI is high, many organisations face barriers, including limited resources, leadership capability gaps, governance challenges, and uncertainty about long-term strategy.The episode explores: • What “AI readiness” really means in practice • Why strong governance and leadership matter more than technology alone • Differences in digital maturity across UK regions • How the UK’s innovation-focused approach compares internationally • The importance of skills, trust, and organisational culture • Practical steps organisations can take before investing heavily in AIThe conversation also explores wider issues such as sustainability, infrastructure planning, regulation, and how governments are balancing innovation with responsible AI adoption.Whether you work in the public sector, private industry, education, or digital leadership, this episode offers practical insights into how organisations can move from experimentation to responsible, scalable AI use.Download the research report: https://dave.go-llm.ai/ai-readiness-report?utm_source=duco&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ai_readiness_uk_la_2025Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI Readiness Research02:19 Origins of the Research Collaboration05:04 Understanding AI Readiness for Local Authorities07:42 Key Findings from the Research09:26 Geographical Insights on AI Adoption11:53 Policy and Governance in AI15:33 The Importance of Governance in AI Adoption20:02 Leadership and Organisational Capacity for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7IYj5uMLwUa1MS-jxm5eLgnQpoTfsbwIQSXklmlJoUg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MGU3/MGU2NDVkNTkwYjQ3/YThkMDY4MWEwOWQ5/YTU4Ni5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}