Helsinki becomes AI hotspot as US chipmaker Groq expands to Europe
In a move that underscores Europe’s growing importance in the global AI race, US chipmaker Groq has chosen Helsinki as the launchpad for its first European data centre.
In a move that underscores Europe’s growing importance in the global AI race, US chipmaker Groq has chosen Helsinki as the launchpad for its first European data centre.
Preliminary findings from the RoboBoss survey reveal that 49% of Finnish professionals in expert, knowledge, and management roles have encountered algorithmic management in their workplace. Despite this widespread exposure, human managers continue to be the overwhelmingly preferred choice.
Finnish technology from Trueflaw used in groundbreaking automated analysis at Swedish reactor.
New ELLIS Institute coordinated by Aalto University is on a mission to crack the code of machine learning – and poach the world’s brightest brains
Europe’s first accounting-specific AI tool saves users several hours per week, with Finnish company Starian claiming millions in annual savings
The Nordic nation positions itself as front-runner to host the EU’s first artificial intelligence ‘gigafactory’ in a bid to reshape the continent’s technological sovereignty. Behind the scenes, Finland’s bid is reinforced by a public-private coalition led by Nokia.
Healthcare is undergoing a fundamental transformation as artificial intelligence and large language models surge into consultations, diagnostics, and administrative tasks. In Finland, AI is being increasingly utilised in areas such as cancer diagnostics and brain imaging.
Innovation hub Finnish AI Region (FAIR) has grown into a significant pillar of support for domestic businesses over the past two years. Nearly 200 Finnish SMEs now utilise the consortium’s accessible expert services in artificial intelligence, augmented reality, high-performance computing, funding applications and cybersecurity.
Finnish and Danish public and private entities are developing digital tools to explain the EU’s AI legislation, with the release expected this year.
Companies that proactively comply with the Act and document their AI use from the outset will not only align with EU standards but will also unlock new business opportunities and funding, even beyond Europe, says Sulkunen.