Edinburgh councillors' fear of progress is puzzling, writes Herald columnist John McLellan.
The use of basic artificial intelligence tools can cause controversy, which may hinder the green agenda and further erode trust in local democracy.
The French may be turning away from Western democracy due to high-profile scandals, such as former President Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction.
With poor old Nicolas Sarkozy now doing a five-stretch, for a conspiracy to bankroll his election campaign with moolah generously donated by that fine upstanding democrat Colonel Gaddafi...
This incident undermines faith in elected representation, making it a poor advertisement for democracy.
Author's summary: Fears of progress hinder Edinburgh's development.