Edinburgh social workers have been using an AI programme to help write up reports as part of a trial into the potential benefits of the technology.

The pilot has been hailed as a success by the city's council leader, who indicated the controversial technology had been used to help with transcribing assessments.

Staff used an AI system called Magic Notes during trials, which was designed to assist social workers with note-taking and assessment.

The tool can take notes during case assessments, and help find insights in what was said during meetings.

Additionally, it can help write reports and other documents based on transcripts or notes from assessments.

In Buckinghamshire, local media reported that the software saved social workers between six and 11 hours per week, freeing them u

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