Generative artificial intelligence is a rising resource for the development of organisations, work and learning. The GEKKO project studies how generative artificial intelligence can be used to renew and develop operations even better in everyday work and in the entire organisation.
In the project led by Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, we study and model the user experiences of artificial intelligence in an organization where artificial intelligence is used in daily work. Based on this, we build a learning network of small and medium-sized companies in the Uusimaa region, where we research, learn and develop the use of generative artificial intelligence together.
Preliminary study in a pioneering organisation
In the preliminary study of the project, the City of Helsinki was interviewed about what kind of generative AI experiments have been carried out at the City of Helsinki, which is a pioneering organisation in the utilisation of generative AI.
The aim was to increase understanding of the effective use of Gen AI as part of the organisation's everyday life. The best practices highlighted in the report will be taken to the members of the project's business network.
Learning network increases companies' AI expertise
Next, generative AI will be researched and developed in the project's 12 participating companies, which were recruited to the project in spring 2026. The focus is on how the appropriate use of AI can be supported and how individuals' learning can be expanded into shared learning that benefits the entire organisation.
Companies share information and peer learning at the GEKKO project's network days in September and November and on an online platform.
Participant recruitment has ended.
Results of the project
Through the project, we will identify ways in which
- employees can use generative AI in the organization's everyday life to support learning and creative problem-solving,
- Employee learning with generative AI can shift to the learning and development of the entire organization and
- Companies can support and develop the use of generative AI in a goal-oriented manner.
The lessons learned and the results created during the project will be summarised into the Artificial Intelligence as a Support for Learning model and final report to be published in 2027, which will be freely available to everyone. The key concepts of the evolving model were presented in the Haaga-Helia Futures Forum's workshop "Emotions and skills – generative artificial intelligence as part of your work" in March 2026.
Podcasts
How does the City of Helsinki promote the use of artificial intelligence in everyday work and in the development of services and operations? What kind of practical experiments have been carried out in the city? What kinds of issues may arise in the introduction of artificial intelligence, for example, through data, data protection and legislation?
You can get the answers by listening to the podcast episode of the GEKKO project (in Finnish): Tekoälyn hyödyntäminen palvelujen ja toiminnan kehittämisessä (Spotify)
Want to hear more?
Contact the project manager of the GEKKO project Olli Kupiainen.
