Interviews on Artificial Intelligence in Finland
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AI molds the way we live, work, and lead. The video interview series ‘AI in Finland’ elucidates the role of AI in the daily lives and professional journeys of eleven Finnish influencers.
This engaging series features discussions with eleven influential Finnish figures, spanning from President Tarja Halonen to journalist Maria Pettersson, film director Aku Louhimies, and renowned restaurateur and Master Chef judge Henri Alén.
Beyond the quartet of Halonen, Pettersson, Louhimies, and Alén, the series amplifies the voices of Heikki Malinen, CEO of Outokumpu; Ilkka Haahtela, Director-General of the Finnish Immigration Service; Li Andersson, Party leader of the Left Alliance; World Champion of cross-country skiing Matti Heikkinen; Minna Hiillos, Rector and CEO of Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences; entrepreneur and business guru Peter Vesterbacka; and Bishop Teemu Laajasalo.
Conducting the interviews is Anna Lahtinen, Senior Researcher at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences.
You can access all episodes below or through this YouTube link. Please note that for English language you have to select English subtitles from the video settings.
Questions about AI from Finnish Influencers
Guests of the interview series had the opportunity to pose questions about artificial intelligence that interested them. Watch their questions and the experts’ answers to them below. Participating in the discussions are Saara Hyvönen, Founder of technology company DAIN Studios; Teemu Toivonen, Futurice’s leading artificial intelligence expert; Ulla Broms, CEO of Foibe Kartano, Janne Kauttonen, data scientist and senior researcher from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences; Saara Hassinen, CEO of Health Tech Finland; Lassi Kurkijärvi, Executive CTO of Sofigate; Tommi Knaapinen, CEO of West Uusimaa Chamber of Commerce, and Henrik Keinonen, responsible for XR & Blockchain partnerships at Business Helsinki.
Tools for Businesses on the Topic of Artificial Intelligence
Take the opportunity to explore resources specifically targeted at SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) related to artificial intelligence:
- Guide to Empowering SMEs with Artificial Intelligence
- Online course AI in Business
- AI stories of Finnish companies and SMEs
Information and Cooperation Requests
Anna Lahtinen, Senior Researcher, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, tel. +358 50 505 7784, [email protected]
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences produced the interview series as part of the “AI Technology Innovation Ecosystems for Competitiveness of SMEs in Southern Finland” or AI-TIE Southern Finland project. AI-TIE was supported by the European Regional Development Fund, the Regional Council of Uusimaa, and the Regional Council of Kymenlaakso as part of the European Union’s actions in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. For more information, please visit the website aistories.fi.