AI in Research: Possibilities and Challenges

The Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters warmly invites you to a one-day symposium on AI in Research: Possibilities and Challenges.

Date: February 13, 2025

Location: Tieteiden talo (Kirkkokatu 6, Helsinki)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of research, presenting opportunities and challenges across disciplines. From accelerating data analysis to providing new tools for exploration and innovation, AI is reshaping how we approach scientific inquiry. However, this transformation also brings ethical, methodological, and practical dilemmas that require thoughtful consideration.

The Symposium, conducted in English, will provide insights into the rapidly evolving intersection of AI and academia by bringing together experts from diverse fields that will foster dialogue on the multifaceted impacts of AI in science, the humanities, and beyond.

Who should attend and why?

Whether you are a researcher, policymaker, or a curious participant, this symposium offers a timely discussion on AI’s potential in research and how we may navigate its future.

UPDATE: A few spots have opened up for the symposium. If you would like to attend on-site, please register via this link as soon as possible.

You are also welcome to join us remotely via the live stream. please use the following link to access the event remotely: Link to the live stream.

PROGRAMME:

09.15–09.45 COFFEE (Provided on Site)

09.45–10.00 Mats Gyllenberg & Susanne Wiedmer – Opening Words

Chair: Peter Söderlund
10.00-10.30: Minna Ruckenstein – The Inconsistencies of AI Futures
10.30-11.00: Pii Telakivi – The Hybrid Thinker: How AI Shapes Reasoning and Decision-Making
11.00-11.30: Carl-Gustav Lindén – AI and the Disinformation Landscape
11.30-12.00: Johan Lundin – Could AI Provide Global and Equitable Access to Medical Diagnostics?

12.00–13.30 LUNCH (Not Provided by the Organizers)

Chair: Pauline von Bonsdorff
13.30–14.00: Linda Mannila – AI Literacy
14.00–14.30: Bo Gustafsson – The Challenge of Restoring the Baltic Sea: Learning From the Past to Find Solutions for the Future
14.30–15.00: Veronika Laippala – AI in the Humanities and Social Sciences: An Efficient but Unreliable Research Assistant?

15.00–15.30 COFFEE (Provided on Site)

Chair: Dan Lindholm
15.30–16.00: Sasu Tarkoma – Deep Learning Software
16.00–16.30: Mikael Collan – Things to Take into Consideration When Using AI in Research

16.30–17.00 DISCUSSION (Moderator: Erik Bonsdorff)

17.00–17.10 Mats Gyllenberg & Susanne Wiedmer – Closing Remarks