The Generation AI project participated in a round table discussion organized by the Ministry of Education on 19.9.2023. The event brought together a comprehensive group of Finnish researchers, developers and teachers from different levels of education.

Before the round table, Jari Laru, representing the Generation AI project, discussed cooperation with representatives of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Education and presented the objectives of the Generation AI project.

More information about the AI round table discussion:

Artificial intelligence is currently the subject of active discussion and deliberation. The possibilities of AI applications and the ethical and legal issues related to their use are essential topics when we consider the development and future of education. The Ministry of Education is organizing a round table discussion on the use of artificial intelligence. We approach the subject especially from the perspective of basic education, upper secondary education and vocational education in a situation where, among other things, population development challenges the provision of education on an equal basis in the coming years and data on youth well-being is concerning. 

The Ministry of Education's description text in the invitation letter for the discussion.

 Program 

14.00 Coffee and networking for attendees 

14.30 Welcome, Kimmo Koskinen, Ministry of Education 

14.35 Theme I Ethical questions of artificial intelligence in education and training 

Opening and commentary remarks: specialist Marko Latvanen, leading researcher Jaana Leikas 

14.45 Discussion 

15.00 Theme II Practical experiences of utilizing artificial intelligence in schools and educational institutions 

Opening remarks: director of culture and education Mikko Ripatti, teacher Matti Seise, education manager Miia Mäentausta and project manager Mari Mulari 

15.15 Discussion 

15.50 Summary and conclusions, Juho Helminen, Ministry of Education