Question 1

What is GPT-Lab?

Accepted Answer

GPT-Lab is a generative AI research group at Tampere University in Finland, founded in June 2023 by Professor Pekka Abrahamsson. It researches generative AI and software engineering across eight pillars, from the technical core of AI to its societal impact.

Question 2

Who leads GPT-Lab?

Accepted Answer

GPT-Lab was founded by Prof. Pekka Abrahamsson and is headed by Dr. Kai-Kristian Kemell, with campus leads Dr. Mika Saari in Pori, Dr. Muhammad Waseem in Tampere, and Dr. Jussi Rasku in Seinäjoki.

Question 3

Where is GPT-Lab located?

Accepted Answer

GPT-Lab operates across three campuses in Finland: the University Consortium of Pori, Tampere University's Hervanta campus, and the University Consortium of Seinäjoki, with international operations extending to GPT-Lab Nordics and GPT-Lab Africa.

Question 4

How can a company work with GPT-Lab?

Accepted Answer

Companies can start with a free discovery meeting with a GPT-Lab researcher, then progress through a 90-minute consultation, a half-day workshop, a 4-week pilot solution, or the 6-week Adopt an AI Researcher programme.

Question 5

What is GPT-Lab's Demo Showroom?

Accepted Answer

The Demo Showroom, hosted at demo.gpt-lab.eu, is GPT-Lab's public gallery of generative AI prototypes and demos built by its researchers and students.

Projects

Fourteen active projects, one mission: from code to society

Finnish AI Region – Digital Innovation Hub

AI-Native Software Engineering

Managed AI-Powered Software Innovations

Managing the Dark Side of AI

AI-Driven Coordination and Collaboration

AI for Local Newspapers

AI tulee – Oletko valmis? (2026–2027)

Tekoälyn valjastaminen Satakunnan biotalouden tutkimus- ja kehittämistoiminnan ajuriksi

Co-Innovation for AI-driven data flow in Real Estate & Construction — Business Finland, 20M€

Generatiivisen tekoälyn opintokokonaisuus Etelä-Pohjanmaalla

Deployable AI Vision System

Eteläpohjalaisten matkailualan toimijoiden innovaatiokyvykkyyden kasvattaminen tekoälyn avulla

AI Ambassadors and SME Pilots in South Ostrobothnia (2024–2027)

Generative Artificial Intelligence in Business Support

Applied AI for Regional Industry

AI-Based Support of Startup Companies

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