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Finland has set itself apart globally when it comes to the understanding and application of artificial intelligence (AI). At the heart of this sustained and purposeful effort is tech enabler and partner Reaktor, whose Elements of AI course continues to prove that AI is not just for industry. In fact, what AI is proving to be in Finland is the perfect weapon to harness a “wild west” of opportunity. And in doing so, the country – and in particular its capital, Helsinki – is making the use of AI safer and more ethical. AI is not just a tool for cryptocurrency, banking, marketing and high-level forecasting – artificial intelligence and machine learning, instead, are being sold in Finland as a universal model – a tool that can facilitate hobbies, occupations and areas of study across society. The only difference between AI application in this broadest sense, and its current cliched perception, is education. And that is where Finland, more specifically Helsinki, Reaktor and Elements of AI are focusing their efforts. Teemu Roos, ...