Signal Session III: Humans and Intelligent Machines 13.11

Signal Session III: Humans and Intelligent Machines 13.11

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Artificial intelligence and robotics are transforming the way work is done across all sectors. What skills will employees, teachers, and students need in the future as technology increasingly works side by side with humans? During the Signal Session on 13 November from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., we will hear expert perspectives and engage in a discussion on the future of work, skills, and humanity.

The event will be held online via Teams. Please feel free to forward this invitation to anyone interested in the topic. You can join the event using the link below.

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PROGRAMME

8:30–8:35 a.m. Opening remarks

8:35–9:55 a.m. Expert presentations and discussions on the following themes

  • Tuomo Alasoini, Research Professor, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health:
    Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work – For Better and for Worse
  • Touko Apajalahti, Head of Education Policy, Technology Industries of Finland:
    The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics on Future Skills Needs
  • Atte Oksanen, Professor, Tampere University:
    When a Robot or AI Becomes Your Co-worker: Trust, Creativity and Interaction

9:55–10:00 a.m. Closing remarks

Further information:

Ira Ahokas, University of Turku
Esa Högblom, Regional Council of Southwest Finland

 

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