Helsinki Conference on Artificial Intelligence

A two-day High-Level Conference "Governing the Game Changer – Impacts of artificial intelligence development on human rights, democracy and the rule of law" opened in Helsinki today. "New technology, the collection of massive amounts of data, and the use of information, has already changed the lives of people all over the world. Yet, I believe that the "Big Bang" has yet to come. Questions to be raised include: Are some groups neglected or do they face special challenges due to biased algorithms? What happens to democracy, security and accountability? What are the impacts of artificial intelligence on justice systems? How can we ensure that artificial intelligence supports the advancement of democracy and the rule of law?, said the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Timo Soini, in his opening speech. "The Artificial Intelligence revolution long forecast is no longer something for the future.