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AI in Teaching and Learning 鈥 Support and Training for All Aaltonians
Aalto University now offers support and training for using generative AI in teaching and learning. All Aalto users can access the Aalto AI Assistant, and tailored training sessions and self-study materials help you get started responsibly and effectively. Enrol in a session today and explore how AI can support your work.

AI that mirrors how humans behave can drive better designs for keyboards and charts
The human-like performance of these AI models is also transparent, paving the way for explainable AI and better human-computer interaction.

A digital twin in the mining industry gets a machine learning boost
Optimizing and visualizing the mining process requires combining physics and data-driven approaches.

Aalto AI Assistant available now to students - learn the features - AI Training coming soon
Ai.aalto.fi is now open for students. New features added: Document chats, save your chats etc.

Student startup uses AI to boost construction site procurement and logistics
Student-founded company helps construction firms find the right products and streamline operations.

Automatic translations available for aalto.fi editors
To support the translation of content on aalto.fi, a new feature for requesting automatic translations is now available for all aalto.fi editors.

Lauri J盲rvilehto: Without the relevant data, AI starts to hallucinate
Lauri J盲rvilehto is a Professor of Practice who studies the relationship between the human mind and AI solutions. In this interview, he explores the reasoning, reflectivity and reliability of AI.

Valmet and Aalto strengthen cooperation - AI and green transition as future themes
The five-year partnership agreement builds on a long history of cooperation.

ELLIS Institute Finland is now recruiting Principal Investigators
The newly established institute is looking for talented researchers in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Training to support research offered in AI, ethics, data management, software 鈥 register now
New topics included! Registrations for spring 2025 are open.

Peter Sarlin鈥檚 substantial donation to strengthen AI research in Finland 鈥 13 new professorships in Finnish universities and the ELLIS Institute
The substantial donation supports AI research at thirteen universities: Aalto University, Hanken School of Economics, National Defence University, Tampere University, University of Eastern Finland, University of Helsinki, University of Lapland, University of Jyv盲skyl盲, University of Oulu, University of the Arts Helsinki, University of Turku, University of Vaasa, and 脜bo Akademi University. Additionally, the donation supports the
activities of the international ELLIS Institute.
activities of the international ELLIS Institute.

Summer School Teacher Interview: 鈥楾he future will be shaped by AI and ML in ways we can only begin to imagine鈥
Dariush Salami is teaching the brand new summer course Intro to AI and Machine Learning (ML) by Aalto University Summer School, and hopes that students will leave the course with a sense of excitement and curiosity about the potential of AI and ML 鈥 and a clear understanding of how they can contribute to the field.

Pengxin Wang: The internship was an adventure filled with incredible research and unforgettable experiences
Pengxin Wang鈥檚 AScI internship advanced AI research, fostered global friendships, and inspired his journey toward trustworthy AI solutions.

Students explored the potential of AI in Onninen's sales work
Students from the Aalto University School of Business carried out a research project commissioned by Kesko to investigate how Onninen's sales personnel could use artificial intelligence

Sab铆na Gul膷铆kov谩: I enjoyed the independence and collaborative atmosphere at Aalto University
Sab铆na Gul膷铆kov谩鈥檚 AScI internship blended AI research, cultural exchange, and personal growth, shaping her academic and life goals.
AI helps detect the severity of diabetes-related eye disease
This advance could enable many new diagnostic applications in the future

Five things everyone should know about AI in the workplace
Generative AI seems to be everywhere these days, but does it really make work easier and businesses more productive?

Artificial intelligence tools to support information retrieval
Artificial intelligence is also going to change information retrieval and many databases are developing their own AI-based add-ons.

Finland is strongly investing in AI and establishing an ELLIS Institute to accelerate research and attract talent
Public and private sector investment are coming together to launch ELLIS Institute Finland.

Malicious social media bots increased significantly during the COVID19 pandemic
A groundbreaking joint study by Aalto University and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has revealed critical insights into the role of bots in shaping public health discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on Twitter.
