Finland's Age of Artificial Intelligence (2017): requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Finland's Age of Artificial Intelligence: Turning Finland into a leading country in the application of AI (objective and recommendations for measures)
What is Finland's Age of Artificial Intelligence (2017)?
The 2017 report of the steering group appointed by the Minister of Economic Affairs proposed eight key actions to make Finland a leader in applying AI: enhancing business competitiveness, using data in all sectors, faster adoption, top-level expertise and talent, bold decisions and investments, the best public services, new cooperation models and a human-centred approach. It launched the national AI programme continued in the 2019 final report and the AI 4.0 programme.
Who does it apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
When do the requirements apply?
2017-10-23: interim report published; 2019-03: final report "Leading the way into the age of AI".
Dates are taken from the linked official source; a reviewer should confirm in-force and application dates before relying on them.
Official sources
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Finland's Age of Artificial Intelligence
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment · 23 Oct 2017 · Tier 1 source
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult qualified counsel before acting.