Encounters with the Machine: Humanity and AI

The rapid development of AI is reshaping how we live, work, and interact. While AI holds immense potential for innovation and progress, it also brings complex challenges that demand attention. This balancing between regulation and technological advances raises questions about equity, sovereignty, and the global distribution of AI benefits.

AI also presents a unique opportunity to enhance creative work, offering tools that expand artistic possibilities and streamline creative processes. AI can act as a collaborator that inspires new ideas and removes technical barriers. Yet, this innovation comes with concerns about authenticity, originality, and the impact on human artists.

As AI becomes embedded in daily life, ensuring widespread understanding and access is paramount. Education, accessibility, and ethical considerations must be central to AI’s development to create an inclusive future where creativity, collaboration, and innovation thrive for all.

This discussion invites us to explore the intersection of technology, creativity, and equity, focusing on how we can harness AI’s potential responsibly and inclusively, as well as the potential of strengthening Swedish-Finnish cooperation.

Dialogue participants

Arno Solin, Assistant Professor in Machine Learning, Aalto University and FCAI
Karin Vajta Engström, Head of Communications, AI Sweden
Julian Togelius, Associate Professor, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering
Juha Pihanen, Producer, TopLine Media; Chair, Createch Finland