Artificial intelligence is transforming how IT work is done, but according to Slavko Rakić, Research Professor at TalTech IT College, the most difficult challenges companies face today are often not technical at all. While universities focus heavily on tools and technologies, everyday work increasingly depends on communication, responsibility and ethical judgement.
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A new AI-powered posture analysis tool developed at TalTech’s Health and Space Technology Lab, in collaboration with RightStep, allows anyone to assess their body alignment using a single photo. The system was designed to be fast, private, and easy to use – and its origins stretch from space research to sports rehabilitation.
When British wildlife photographer Jack Perks visited TalTech, it wasn’t just a guest lecture or a quirky nature story – it was a significant step in redefining how technology and ecology intersect. His visit bridged underwater fieldcraft with cutting-edge AI, helping fine-tune TalTech’s fish monitoring systems and inspiring the next generation of students to see IT as more than just code.
Estonia has all the prerequisites to become a leader in the age of artificial intelligence – but this opportunity must not be missed.
Technology is no longer just a tool – it’s a force reshaping industries, transforming societies, and challenging our understanding of reality. But with this unprecedented power comes a critical question: are we truly in control of technology, or are we merely at its mercy?
The future in which our children will live doesn’t ask if we are ready – it simply arrives, and we must decide what role we leave for humans in it.
As artificial intelligence gathers pace, small states face a stark choice between digital promise and democratic peril.
The Estonian startup KindelAI, co-founded by TalTech alumnus Andrei Aksjonov, believes the era of mechanics fumbling in the dark under the hood is coming to an end. KindelAI is developing a car diagnostics solution where decisions are no longer based on gut feeling but on data-driven artificial intelligence.
The Estonian deep-tech company MindChip, the first official spin-off from TalTech, is developing an AI-powered autonomous captain – an intelligent system capable of independently navigating a vessel, assessing situations, and responding to the surrounding environment.
The Estonian startup R8 Technologies has created a virtual colleague who keeps buildings warm, wallets full, and energy consumption under control.