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Europe urged to treat data as most valuable raw material in innovation push

October 7, 2025 /

Finnish researchers have mapped out the technical...

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EU Unveils ‘Apply AI’ Strategy to Challenge US and China Tech Dominance

October 6, 2025 /

Finnish researchers have mapped out the technical...

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EU-backed TildeOpen outperforms tech giants in smaller European languages

October 3, 2025 /

TildeOpen LLM marks a significant milestone in...

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Finnish government deploys AI to unlock development aid insights

October 2, 2025 /

OpenEval tool makes decades of evaluation reports...

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Nokia bolsters AI network capabilities with HPE technology deal

October 2, 2025 /

Finnish telecoms giant acquires HPE's RAN...

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VTT maps quantum AI roadmap in IEEE study

September 30, 2025 /

Finnish researchers have mapped out the technical...

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Finnish startup Tangible Growth named finalist at SAP’s Austin Summit

September 30, 2025 /

Helsinki-based strategy execution platform...

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Foreign investment in Finland grows, yet country struggles to match Nordic rivals

September 30, 2025 /

Finland attracted €2.4bn in new foreign investment...

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Findata and Luxembourg forge data governance alliance ahead of EU health data reforms

September 30, 2025 /

Finnish Findata and Luxembourg have partnered to...

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Nokia Opens New Research Campus for AI-Ready Networks

September 10, 2025 /

Finnish telecoms giant invests in state-of-the-art...

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European Comission Seeks New AI Transparency Rules to Combat Synthetic Content

September 10, 2025 /

As artificial intelligence becomes...

Finnish DataCrunch Raises €55m in AI Cloud Challenge to Amazon and Google

September 9, 2025 /

Series A funding led by byFounders positions...

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Finnish quantum startup IQM lands record €275m funding as Europe races to compete in quantum computing

September 5, 2025 /

IQM Quantum Computers secures largest Series B...

Struggling with GenAI Implementation? Join us in Helsinki for Generative AI for Smarter Knowledge Work Event

September 5, 2025 /

Looking for GenAI opportunities to automate your...

FAIR supporting the digitalisation of the tourism sector: The success story of Dandelier AI

FAIR supporting the digitalisation of the tourism sector: The success story of Dandelier AI

September 1, 2025 /

In 2024, nearly 28 million overnight stays were...

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Finland can turn its talent crisis into opportunity – here’s how

September 1, 2025 /

A new survey reveals alarming trends, but the...

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AI breakthrough promises more accurate disease predictions by examining how risk factors interact

September 1, 2025 /

Finnish researchers develop machine learning tool...

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Business Finland’s GenAI Proof-of-Concept Funding Call Draws High Interest Across Diverse Sectors

August 31, 2025 /

Business Finland’s latest funding initiative for...

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Finnish satellite imaging firm ICEYE secures €9.4m from Polish fund for defence expansion

August 31, 2025 /

Finnish space technology company ICEYE plans to...

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Building a Comprehensive Data Security Infrastructure from Scratch: Practical Implementation of SME Cybersecurity Strategy

August 31, 2025 /

For many small and medium-sized enterprises, data...

The 2025 State of AI Readiness in FAIR Customer Companies: The Case of Finland

August 25, 2025 /

Despite widespread enthusiasm for artificial...

ELLIS Institute Finland recruited 9 new professors as principal investigators and PS Fellows

August 21, 2025 /

Nine leading researchers from around the world...

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Business Finland allocates €10m for ambitious digital security research projects

August 19, 2025 /

Business Finland's pilot programme selects five...

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Finnish IQM Quantum Computers secures major US research lab contract

August 19, 2025 /

IQM Quantum Computers to deliver first on-premises...

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Finnish tech company DataCrunch Proposes EU’s First Renewable-Powered AI Gigafactory in Latvia

August 18, 2025 /

Finnish tech company teams up with Latvia to...

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Singapore tech firm to invest €1.2bn in Finnish green data centre in Lahti

August 18, 2025 /

Singapore-based data centre developer DayOne's...

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Finnish AI Region releases free cybersecurity guide for SMEs

August 15, 2025 /

Finnish AI Region's new cybersecurity guide offers...

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Finland Slips in EU Innovation Rankings Despite Leading in Digital Skills

August 14, 2025 /

European Commission's Innovation Scoreboard 2025...

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Millog launches AI-enabled test centre in Riihimäki to accelerate dual-use technology development

August 12, 2025 /

Finnish defence services firm Millog has opened a...

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The clock is ticking: Europe’s AI safety rules are about to get real

August 6, 2025 /

As new EU regulations take effect this August...

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EU forces Big Tech to lift the veil on AI training data with a mandatory transparency template

July 25, 2025 /

Brussels introduces mandatory transparency...

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European Comission nearly doubles research and innovation funding in long-term budget

July 22, 2025 /

The European Commission has unveiled GenAI4EU, a...

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Nearly half of Europeans now use AI tools monthly as adoption accelerates across the continent

July 21, 2025 /

The European Commission has unveiled GenAI4EU, a...

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Finland and AI: Strengths, Challenges and Opportunities

July 16, 2025 /

Finland is a forerunner in AI research and...

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AI Adoption in European Enterprises: The 2025 State of Play

July 16, 2025 /

Trends, Technologies, and Challenges in Enterprise...

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When Algorithms Step into the Boss’s Boots? Algorithmic Management in the Transformation of Work

July 16, 2025 /

Algorithms allocate breaks, determine routes, and...

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EU unveils AI code of practice targeting copyright protection and transparency

July 14, 2025 /

The European Commission has unveiled GenAI4EU, a...

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Helsinki becomes AI hotspot as US chipmaker Groq expands to Europe

July 14, 2025 /

In a move that underscores Europe’s growing...

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Summer Break: FAIR Services Paused Until Early August

June 20, 2025 /

FAIR EDIH is taking a summer break starting...

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Europe’s AI Wake-Up Call: Strong on Research, Weak on Everything Else?

June 18, 2025 /

New report from European Comission's Joint...

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Europe Steps Up with €700m investment: Brussels bets big on homegrown AI to challenge Silicon Valley dominance

June 18, 2025 /

The European Commission has unveiled GenAI4EU, a...

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Algorithmic management spreads across Finnish workplaces – younger workers show greater acceptance than their older colleagues

June 17, 2025 /

Preliminary findings from the RoboBoss survey...

Euroopan komission edessä olevia EU-lippuja

EU launches hunt for 60 independent AI experts to support the implementation and enforcement of the AI Act

June 17, 2025 /

The European Commission is inviting independent...

Edvard Ohlström (keskellä) teki diplomityönsä osana Betolarin tiimiä yrityksen toimistolla. Työtä ohjasi Mikael Mohtaschemi (vasemmalla) ja mukana oli myös VP Data Platform & Ecosystem Olli Kilpeläinen (oikealla). Kuva: Kalle Kataila / Aalto-yliopisto.

Artificial intelligence accelerates materials research – thesis brought new perspectives to Betolar’s development work

June 16, 2025 /

Aalto University student Edvard Ohlström examined...

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Nuclear industry achieves milestone with first AI-powered safety inspection with Finnish technology

June 13, 2025 /

Finnish technology from Trueflaw used in...

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Finland Launches ELLIS Institute as Europe’s Second Major AI Research Hub

June 12, 2025 /

New ELLIS Institute coordinated by Aalto...

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Staria’s AI innovation saves accountants tons of hours as ‘accounting’s own ChatGPT’ launches

June 11, 2025 /

Europe's first accounting-specific AI tool saves...

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Finland Stakes Its Claim in Europe’s AI Future with Bid for EU Gigafactory

June 10, 2025 /

The Nordic nation positions itself as front-runner...

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AI to revolutionise healthcare within five years – impact could be comparable to the birth of the internet

June 2, 2025 /

Large language models are becoming part of...

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AI Detects Cancer and Strokes Before Doctors – Finland Among the Pioneers of Future Health Technology

June 2, 2025 /

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant...

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67% of Europeans Back AI for Worker Safety as EU Trust Hits 17-Year High

June 2, 2025 /

Amid global uncertainty and rapid technological...

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Cybercriminals Are Poisoning AI Chatbots with Lies and Propaganda—And Your Business Could Be Next

June 1, 2025 /

Cybercriminals Are Poisoning AI Chatbots with Lies...

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Could Finland Solve Europe’s Technology Crisis? New Report Outlines the Path Forward

May 26, 2025 /

Finland holds the keys to becoming the European...

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Top 5 Cybersecurity Strategies for Budget-Conscious SMEs in the Modern AI Era

May 19, 2025 /

As artificial intelligence reshapes the digital...

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AI as a Gatekeeper of Knowledge: Benefits, Challenges and Examples from Systematic Literature Reviews

May 15, 2025 /

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing...

Ihmisiä Digi360 -tapahtumassa Turussa

Spot the Pitfalls, Seize the Potential: Digi360 Drew Digital Leaders to Turku

May 14, 2025 /

How can one succeed and navigate around the...

EU:n lippu virtakaapeleina kuvattuna

AI, Sovereignty, and Startups: How Europe Is Building Digital Independence

May 8, 2025 /

The European Union is aiming to respond to the AI...

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AI Agents in Business: A Practical Overview

May 8, 2025 /

Understanding AI agents and their value for...

Practical Guidance on AI Regulation for SMEs – Free Event in Helsinki on May 20, 2025 in Finnish

Practical Guidance on AI Regulation for SMEs – Free Event in Helsinki on May 20, 2025 in Finnish

May 6, 2025 /

Practical Guidance on AI Regulation for SMEs –...

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European Digital Innovation Hubs Lead SMEs into the Era of AI

April 23, 2025 /

According to a recent report by the European...

What is thought about cybersecurity at Finland’s eastern border? Finland’s EDIHs represented together at SOHJO

What is thought about cybersecurity at Finland’s eastern border? Finland’s EDIHs represented together at SOHJO

April 9, 2025 /

Suomen kaikki EDIH:it osallistuivat SOHJO 2025...

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Future in Motion: Welcome to Espoo AI in Mobility Challenge

April 7, 2025 /

Is your company ready to develop innovative AI...

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Types of Algorithms and Their Applications

March 20, 2025 /

This article is part two of “What Algorithms Are...

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What Algorithms Are and What You Should Know About Them

March 20, 2025 /

What Algorithms Are and What You Should Know About...

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Nordic State of AI Report Reveals Growing Maturity in AI Adoption Across Nordic Companies

March 14, 2025 /

As Nordic enterprises shift from viewing AI as...

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AI Adoption Surges in Finnish Companies – FAIR Analysis Focus on Revealing Emerging Trends

March 6, 2025 /

An analysis covering more than 70 customer...

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Help SMEs in Your Network Thrive – Introduce Them to Our Services

March 3, 2025 /

Tunnetko pk-yrityksiä, jotka kaipaavat tukea...

The Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in SMEs event emphasized the importance of training and networking in the era of AI

The Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in SMEs event emphasized the importance of training and networking in the era of AI

February 27, 2025 /

As the role of artificial intelligence grows, so...

FinEst Twins: Open Call for Innovative Pilots in Helsinki

FinEst Twins: Open Call for Innovative Pilots in Helsinki

February 26, 2025 /

The FinEst Twins project is looking for innovative...

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Analysis: AI Adoption Trends in FAIR Customer Companies

February 19, 2025 /

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape...

Teaching AI to interpret emotions for better patient care

Teaching AI to interpret emotions for better patient care

February 13, 2025 /

Tekoäly mullistaa myyntityön ja tuo mukanaan niin...

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Challenges and Key Features in Deploying and Integrating Generative AI

February 3, 2025 /

This article is part two of "Opportunities and...

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AI Adoption Goes Beyond Technology And Is More Of A Strategic And Cultural Change

February 2, 2025 /

This article is part one of “Opportunities and...

FAIR Unveils Renewed Service Portfolio – See How We Can Help Your Business Grow

January 14, 2025 /

FAIR has renewed its service portfolio, offering...

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Opinion: AI and Creative Destruction – What Should We Think About It?

January 11, 2025 /

Efficiency, productivity, and artificial...

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How to Adopt AI to Get Real Business Value?

December 18, 2024 /

Even with major advancements in artificial...

FAIR’s Greetings from Barcelona – Smart Cities Driving a Sustainable Future

FAIR’s Greetings from Barcelona – Smart Cities Driving a Sustainable Future

December 17, 2024 /

The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) held in...

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Power Your Healthcare Innovation with Three Essential Webinars for European Market Success – Registration Now Open!

December 17, 2024 /

Ready to transform your healthcare innovation into...

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FAIR Now Supports Nearly 200 Finnish Companies – Training and Consulting Strengthen Domestic Business Competitiveness

December 16, 2024 /

Innovation hub Finnish AI Region (FAIR) has grown...

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FAIR’s customer Eminus Industries Trials Advanced Surveillance Tech amidst Winter Festival in Tikkurila

December 13, 2024 /

FAIR’s customer Eminus Industries Trials...

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Finnish Firm Harnesses AI to Support Medical Device Research – Develops Tool with FAIR in Under Four Months

December 13, 2024 /

A client of Finnish AI Region, Clinius Ltd, has...

Why do we need AI to create the biggest start up event in Finland?

Why do we need AI to create the biggest start up event in Finland?

December 2, 2024 /

The impact of artificial intelligence on business...

A World Shaped by Artificial Intelligence – Are We Ready to Be Part of It? FAIR’s AI Greetings from the Netherlands

A World Shaped by Artificial Intelligence – Are We Ready to Be Part of It? FAIR’s AI Greetings from the Netherlands

November 15, 2024 /

The ethical questions, regulations, and shared...

FAIR Event Brought AI into the Present Day

FAIR Event Brought AI into the Present Day

November 4, 2024 /

Miten tekoälystä saisi todellista kilpailuetua?...

Techpoint 2024 Norway: Enforcing Value-Based AI Utilization

Techpoint 2024 Norway: Enforcing Value-Based AI Utilization

October 15, 2024 /

Supercomputers are the backbone of modern...

Supercomputer Lumi

What Is Supercomputer and Why It Matters? From AI to European Digital Autonomy

October 15, 2024 /

Supercomputers are the backbone of modern...

Match XR Event 19.11.2024

Welcome to the biggest one-day XR & emerging tech event in the Nordics!

October 1, 2024 /

Match XR is an annual pre-Slush eventfocusing on...

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AI in Finland brings together leading experts and practical information on AI on 10.10.2024 from 10-11 am

September 28, 2024 /

The AI in Finland webinar, streaming live on Yle...

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AI Breakfast Seminar: The EU’s Role in Shaping the Future Data Economy – 24 October 2024, 8:30–10:30, Pasila, Helsinki

September 28, 2024 /

The European Union is setting the ground rules for...

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Digital Tools to Explain the AI Act, Data Act and EHDS Regulation Released by a Finnish-Danish Joint Action by the End of 2024

September 18, 2024 /

Finnish and Danish public and private entities are...

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Insights from the FAIR’s Project Manager at New Nordics AI Week in Tallinn

September 18, 2024 /

Companies that proactively comply with the Act and...

AI Solutions as Competitive Advantages – Event on 25th October 2024

AI Solutions as Competitive Advantages – Event on 25th October 2024

September 12, 2024 /

AI Solutions as Competitive Advantages –...

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Exciting New Release: Practical Guide to Building Generative AI Applications Now Available

July 7, 2024 /

We are thrilled to announce the release of the...

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Prepare yourself for the AI in Mobility Challenge Competition in Fall 2024

June 11, 2024 /

FAIR and Mobility Lab Helsinki invites you to...

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Join Us at FAIR’s Event on June 13, 2024, to Secure Your Financing for Growth

May 27, 2024 /

Are you ready to unlock new possibilities for your...

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Transforming Health Care Through Knowledge Management

April 25, 2024 /

Health stands as a cornerstone in the lives of...

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Join us for our AI and the Devilish Dilemmas of Data Webinar on April 16, 2024

April 5, 2024 /

Are you interested in our weekly webinars. The...

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The AI Difference in Logistics Optimization

March 27, 2024 /

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming...

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FAIR launched an Education Portal to Empower the Skills for the Future

March 18, 2024 /

Embark on a journey to elevate your expertise in...

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FAIR: An AI Thesis Project to Help Your Company

February 22, 2024 /

How about having Finnish AI Region (FAIR) pay for...

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