Edinburgh councillors' fear of progress is puzzling, says John McLellan.
A basic artificial intelligence tool caused a controversy, which may hinder the green agenda and worsen public services.
the green agenda will do nothing to improve Edinburgh’s public services and further erode what’s left of any belief in local democracy
Meanwhile, the French are losing faith in Western democracy, as former President Nicolas Sarkozy faces a five-year prison sentence for conspiracy to bankroll his election campaign with donations from Colonel Gaddafi.
Author's summary: Edinburgh councillors fear progress and AI tools.