Mearns Castle High School appoints UK's first principal teacher of AI literacy
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Mearns Castle High School appoints UK's first principal teacher of AI literacy

1 hour ago · Originally published 6 Oct 2026 7/10 Original headline: Scotland's first AI teacher warns pupils: Don't trust everything it tells you
Mearns Castle High School in East Renfrewshire has created a new role for Jamie Laycock to help pupils navigate the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence. Rather than avoiding the technology, the school is teaching students how to critically question AI outputs and identify misinformation - an essential skill as these tools become more integrated into daily life.
Source: BBC News UK East Renfrewshire
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