9 months ago
Finland Keen to Collaborate with India on AI and Advanced Technology
Finland's ambassador to India recently visited Kolkata and said that Finland really wants to work with India on something called Artificial Intelligence, or AI.
AI is like making computers smart.
Finland also wants to come to a big meeting in New Delhi next year called the World Circular Economy Forum.
They have very smart companies in Finland that are good at AI.
The ambassador said that Finland is researching AI, even thinking about if AI is fair and right, which is called ethics.
This collaboration will be for both businesses to work together and for scientists to do research.
Finland and India already trade a lot and have invested in each other's countries.
Finland is eager to collaborate with India on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technology.
Finland will participate in the World Circular Economy Forum in New Delhi next year.
Finnish Ambassador Kimmo Lähdevirta highlighted Finland's advanced AI sector and research, including ethical aspects.
Collaborations will focus on both business and research initiatives.
The current trade volume between India and Finland is approximately 3 billion euros, with significant investments in both directions.
- Who
- Finnish Ambassador Kimmo Lähdevirta and Finland
- What
- Expressing keenness to collaborate with India in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technology, and to participate in the World Circular Economy Forum.
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- When
- During a visit to Kolkata
- Why
- To explore opportunities for cooperation in AI and advanced technology, and to foster business and research collaborations.
Key facts
- Trade Volume (India-Finland)
- 3 billion euros
- Finnish Investments in India
- 4 billion euros (cumulative)
- Indian Investments in Finland
- 1 billion euros
- Finnish AI Research Example
- University of Helsinki on ethical aspects of AI
Quotes
Kimmo Lähdevirta
Finnish ambassador
“Finland will be represented at a high level at the event. We will also bring representatives of the government dealing with technology issues and so on. That's something we really want to use as an opportunity to explore for cooperation. We do have very advanced companies in the AI sector.”
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“This is an area which is in its early stage. I know there are some companies already collaborating but it is not something that I can not go into detail unfortunately. But the AI summit is an important opportunity for our companies to meet.”
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