In the AIdemoc project, the University of Helsinki’s research topics are “generative AI and hallucinations,” “communication and cognition,” and “transparent and participatory synthetic speech.” The areas are led by Anna-Mari Wallenberg, who also serves as the director of the entire consortium; Riikka Möttönen, Professor of Cognitive Science; and Martti Vainio, Professor and Head of the Department of Digital Humanities.
The University of Helsinki is an international community of more than 40,000 students and staff, producing a sustainable future for the benefit of the whole world through the power of science. It ranks among the top one percent of universities in the world in international university rankings. The multidisciplinary university operates on four campuses in Helsinki and at the university centres in Lahti, Mikkeli, and Seinäjoki. It also has six research stations across Finland and one in Kenya. The university was founded in 1640.