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Technology stories from across Iceland.
Iceland's Ministry of Health has released a roadmap and action plan guiding clinical managers and healthcare staff on evaluating and implementing AI tools safely. The guidance stresses transparency and professional accountability, positioning AI as a support for clinical decisions rather than a replacement for human judgment.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Reduced conversation with children poses serious risk to language development
Iceland's language committee warns that increased smart device use and English-language gaming are reducing children's exposure to spoken Icelandic, harming their language development. It calls for public awareness efforts, stronger regulation, and AI legislation that accounts for the vulnerable position of Icelandic.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: TækniHub translation: Financial firms must strengthen defenses against cyber threats driven by AI
Iceland's Financial Stability Committee is urging financial firms to bolster cybersecurity defenses as AI advances increase the speed and complexity of cyberattacks. The committee described the financial system as resilient but warned that global economic turmoil and rising rates could test its robustness.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Treble secures two billion krónur in funding
Icelandic startup Treble Technologies has raised roughly two billion ISK to develop sound-simulation software that helps AI and smart devices perceive and understand audio. The funding will support the company's expansion in the US market.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Rapid developments in trade industries keep professionals on their toes
Iðan fræðslusetur, marking its 20th anniversary, is launching a new autumn course schedule for its roughly 15,500 members across trade and craft sectors. Offerings range from traditional handicraft skills to emerging topics like artificial intelligence.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Two new specialists join Jónsbók
Jónsbók, a company developing an AI solution for lawyers, has hired two new specialists, Fannar Freyr Bergmann and Elías Snorrason. Both bring expertise in artificial intelligence and data science.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Risk that AI turns people into 'mere cogs'
Óttar Guðmundsson, a data specialist at Gangverk, warns that employees risk becoming overly dependent on AI, reducing their autonomy at work. He stresses AI should remain just one tool among many rather than dictate workflows, noting many managers remain unsure how to implement it properly.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Plans the family's menu in an instant, watches out for allergies and saves on groceries
The article discusses how AI tools are increasingly used to plan family meal menus, account for food intolerances, and help households save money on groceries. It notes that such capabilities, which seemed futuristic just a year ago, are now becoming part of everyday life.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: 'No small talk: "Then I can just ask Copilot what Rakel's salary is"'
Consultant Guðrún Ragnarsdóttir from Strategía discusses AI adoption risks for businesses, expressing more concern for small and medium-sized companies than large ones. She highlights how tools like Copilot could expose sensitive internal data, such as colleagues' salary information, if not properly managed.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Atli Þór joins Almannarómur
Atli Þór Jóhannsson has been hired as an AI specialist at Almannarómur, the Icelandic center for language technology and AI. The appointment strengthens the organization's team working on Icelandic language technology and AI solutions.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: ChatGPT is working again
OpenAI experienced a service outage affecting ChatGPT and other products, with tens of thousands of users reporting issues worldwide. Icelandic users also noticed the downtime before service was restored.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Matthew Griffin: 'You have to learn fast'
Futurist Matthew Griffin, a speaker at Bransadagurinn in Harpa, tells Skerpa that keeping pace with new technology is essential. He advises focusing on rapid learning and adaptation rather than solely predicting the future.
Around 60 Icelandic startups and investors are attending Slush 2023 in Helsinki as part of a Business Iceland delegation, with representatives from CCP Games and Running Tide speaking on the main stage. The trip also includes pitch competitions, data-focused side events, and networking gatherings for the Icelandic startup ecosystem.
