AI is already part of our everyday lives — in phones, recommendation systems, schools and workplaces. Generation AI makes AI understandable for everyone: through free applications, research findings and accessible publications.
50 Myths About AI and Data
AI is neither magic nor doom — but it is full of myths. This non-fiction book debunks 50 common misconceptions about AI and data, drawing on research evidence. Written by 30 experts from four universities — spanning computer science, law, education, sociology and philosophy.
The book was produced in collaboration between the Generation AI and DataLit projects and is available to download for free.
Examples of myths addressed:
- AI cannot be creative
- Using AI weakens thinking skills
- AI is the new oil
- Data speaks for itself
- AI will replace teachers
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Project in the media
YLE UUTISPODCAST: Deepseek says it is more efficient than its competitors – are the claims true?
Prof. Teemu Roos was interviewed on YLE news podcast on 30.1.2025. Listen to the debate here: https://areena.yle.fi/podcastit/1-72885588 Deepseek, an AI company, has dispelled beliefs that China is lagging far behind in the AI race. Why does Deepseek work more efficiently than other AIs and is this as big a leap as initially thought? Sami Lindfors’…
YLE YKKÖSAAMU: interview with Prof. Roos
Prof. Teemu Roos was interviewed on YLE’s prime time programme on 29.1.2025. You can find the recording of the first morning here: https://areena.yle.fi/podcastit/1-72883304 Chinese company Deepseek has hit the AI world this week like a bolt from the blue. An AI company unveiled a new model for problem solving that is more efficient than known…
YLE AAMU: Artificial intelligence is developing faster than expected
Prof. Teemu Roos was interviewed on YLE in the morning on 29.1.2025. Watch a recording of the broadcast here: https://areena.yle.fi/1-73261994 Deepseek, a Chinese company, has shaken up the artificial intelligence market and the debate about the future of the field. This is because it is estimated that Deepseek, an AI programme launched last week, is…
Itä-Savo: Kerimäki school already uses AI as part of teaching – “Aiming for personal thinking and understanding of content”
Primary school students were provided with a Teachable Machine app and learning materials to support their AI learning. I peek at the computer screen of seventh-grader Jesse Vainika and the AI recognises me as Tarja Halonen. Next to Aarne Vanhatalo and Hertta Rautiainen, who are chuckling as this happens to more people testing an AI-based…
WAIE Monthly AI Expert Webinar Series
Prof. Teemu Roos was interviewed at the Women In AI Ethics webinar on 25.4.2024. Watch the video below.
MTV3: This is how secondary school students are already using ChatGPT – they want AI to be more involved in teaching
The project’s researcher and interaction expert Jari Laru was interviewed by MTV3 on 14.3.2024: https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/nain-ylakoululaiset-jo-kayttavat-chatgpt-ta-tekoaly-halutaan-vahvemmin-osaksi-opetusta/8878964 Developing national learning materialsPrimary school teaching materials on AI and how to use it are currently being developed in the Generation AI project funded by the Strategic Research Council (STN). Jari Laru from the University of Oulu, who has a…
