AI adoption
Processes by which organisations incorporate AI into operations.
How the laws define this
Both the Artificial Intelligence Programme (National AI Programme) and Finland’s Age of Artificial Intelligence agree that AI adoption applies across both public and private sectors, involving the incorporation of AI technologies or AI-powered services into operations through practices such as procurement and pilot implementations. However, the two instruments diverge regarding the specific organizational activities included in adoption. The Artificial Intelligence Programme (National AI Programme) defines adoption as an organizational process that specifically encompasses capability building alongside risk-management measures to guarantee effective and lawful use. In contrast, Finland’s Age of Artificial Intelligence frames adoption around broader objectives of commercial deployment and measures that increase uptake, omitting any explicit inclusion of risk management or capability building within its text.
Synthesised from the 2 statutory definitions below. Each one is quoted in full, with its source.
How jurisdictions differ
What is distinctive in each definition, binding law in force first.
| Jurisdiction | Instrument | Status | What is distinctive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | Finland’s Age of Artificial Intelligence | Adopted | Emphasizes measures to increase uptake through pilots and procurement for both private and public sectors. |
| Finland | Artificial Intelligence Programme | Superseded | Adds capability building, procurement practices, pilot implementations, and risk-management measures for public or private organisations. |
Definitions (2)
The process and set of organisational activities through which public or private organisations incorporate AI technologies into their operations and services, including capability building, procurement practices, pilot implementations, and risk‑management measures to ensure effective and lawful use.
Covers both private-sector commercial deployment of AI technologies and the integration of AI-powered services within public-sector operations; used to frame measures that increase uptake, pilots, and procurement for AI systems.
Not to be confused with
Adoption focuses on implementation of AI systems by businesses or public services, while these emphasise processes and measures for incorporation.
AI uptake refers to deployment and adoption in industry and public sector, whereas these highlight specific organisational activities.
Public-sector AI adoption is specific to government entities delivering public services, unlike these broader definitions.
Questions and answers
What is distinctive about Finland's national AI strategies on AI adoption?
Finland’s Age of Artificial Intelligence frames measures to increase uptake, pilots, and procurement for AI systems. The Artificial Intelligence Programme adds capability building and risk-management.
What does AI adoption cover in Finland's 2017 strategies?
Both cover incorporation of AI into operations, but distinguish private-sector commercial deployment and public-sector services.
How do Finland's superseded and current AI strategies define adoption?
The superseded Artificial Intelligence Programme is superseded, while the Age of Artificial Intelligence is adopted.
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