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Minister of Justice Häkkänen: European approach to artificial intelligence development needed
Press release
27.2.2019 13.29
Ethical questions on AI under discussion in Helsinki
Press release
20.2.2019 14.22
New report on multiple discrimination experienced by sexual and gender minorities published
News item
19.12.2018 9.17
Rule of law development and fundamental rights to be discussed at Little Parliament
News item
28.11.2018 15.15
Gollegiella – Nordic Saami language prize awarded to developers of Lule Saami and Kildin Saami
Press release
26.11.2018 15.29
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