From Finnish Innovation to AI-Powered Futures: A Glimpse into Tomorrow's Business Landscape


This collection of articles paints a vivid picture of the evolving business and technology world, showcasing both localized innovation and global trends. Finland is emerging as a hub for sustainable solutions, with Tampere's Cellife leading the charge in crucial battery recycling advancements and Tahkoluoto Offshore demonstrating the profound economic impact of renewable energy. Meanwhile, confectionery giant Fazer makes a monumental investment in a sustainable future, solidifying Finland's commitment to cutting-edge industry.

Beyond the Nordics, the pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence takes center stage. From ChatGPT revolutionizing online shopping and marketing strategies to Visa and Google's visions for AI-enhanced commerce, it's clear that AI is reshaping consumer experiences. Businesses are rapidly embracing "agentic AI," with predictions that these intelligent systems will soon be making half of all business decisions. This confluence of sustainable innovation and transformative AI signals a dynamic and rapidly changing landscape, promising both new challenges and unprecedented opportunities across industries.

Battery recycling risks falling short of targets – Tampere-based company part of the solution
Europe needs faster action on battery recycling. In the Tampere region, companies are offering solutions to improve the battery life cycle. Cellife ranked among the top ten in a startup competition. According to a report, recycled materials could be used to build between 1.3 and 2.4 million electric vehicles by 2030 – and up to 10 million by 2035....
Offshore wind projects have a strong impact on regional economy and employment, according to a new study by Tahkoluoto Offshore
Tahkoluoto Offshore’s new study shows that offshore wind energy investments have a strong impact on regional economy and employment in Finland. The study investigated the direct and multiplier economic impact of the Tahkoluoto offshore wind farm extension project that is currently under development in Pori, Finland. The study utilized actual data from...
Lead Magnets That Work: 10 Offers Your Audience Will Love
Are you looking for lead magnet ideas that actually attract and convert your audience? Want to discover which types of offers your visitors will love—and gladly sign up for? You’ll find some marketing basics in this infographic. Here’s a summary of what’s covered: Checklists Swipe Files PDF Guides or eBooks Resource Lists Templates Discount...
How to Use ChatGPT to Steal Your Competitor’s SEO Traffic
Are you looking for a smarter way to outrank your competitors and boost your SEO traffic? Want to learn how to use ChatGPT to uncover hidden keyword opportunities and create winning content strategies? You’ll find some ChatGPT basics in this infographic. Here’s a summary of what’s covered: Seed Keywords List Top Keywords Content Outline Simplify...
We tried ChatGPTs experimental new shopping features: How do they work?
As of Monday, April 28, OpenAI is experimenting with new ways to recommend products to ChatGPT users.OpenAI announced the update on Monday, saying the ChatGPT search tool will now make it "simpler and faster to find, compare, and buy products in ChatGPT." In a post on X, OpenAI said that the AI chatbot can now show product images, comparisons, pricing,...
Ready for AI-enhanced credit cards? Here's Visa's vision of automated shopping
Imagine AI agents finding and ordering products for you. With this latest Visa announcement, that future just got a little closer.
Measuring the Internet Economy
John Deighton, Leora Kornfeld, Internet Advertising Bureau, Apr 30, 2025 This report (179 page PDF) is focused primarily on the U.S., which makes it unrepresentative, but more to the point, it is focused on the digital economy, as measured by the value of things like advertising, content, commerce, and innovation, which means that...
Airbnb now offers Services like makeup, photography, catered meals
At a celebrity-packed Tuesday press event in Los Angeles, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced a refreshed app for the home rental site, new curated "Experiences," and the opportunity to book professional "Services."Chesky began the media event by highlighting the humble beginnings of the stalwart rental site, which started in 2007 when he offered up his...
Tech leaders are rushing to deploy agentic AI, study shows
With growing investor pressure, tech companies are pushing AI agents as a more practical and dynamic alternative to traditional chatbots. It seems to be working.
Google rolls out 3 new Cloud Marketplace perks and incentives to keep you loyal
These changes are partly meant to keep Google Cloud's customers and vendors sticking around.
3 ways Google's AI Mode will change how you shop online - if it works
The new AI Mode features announced at I/O will fundamentally shake up how people search for products and shop online.
Google's new AI shopping tool just changed the way we shop online - here's why
You may never miss a product discount again with the improved AI Mode for searching.
Can you build a billion-dollar business with only AI agents (yet)? This author thinks so
Is a one-person mega-business realistic? And what are the best tools and technologies to scale and sustain a small-team business?
How ChatGPT Can Help You Create a Winning Business Model
Are you trying to build a business model that actually works in the real world? Want to discover how ChatGPT can guide you through every stage of business planning and strategy? You’ll find some business basics in this infographic. Here’s a summary of what’s covered: Lean Startup Methodology Value Proposition OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)...
Meta wants AI to automate every step of the ad production process - report
AI-generated video in advertising has proved a perilous endeavor to date. Now, imagine AI generating everything from concept to video assets to sound.
AI will handle half of all business decisions by 2027 - Gartner report
And it's not just the little, day-to-day decisions that will increasingly be offloaded to AI agents.
4 questions to ask yourself before betting on AI in your business - and why
AI has the potential to democratize information and enhance productivity - but at Snowflake Summit 2025, business leaders emphasized that a few critical foundations need to be in place first.
Fazer to build €400m chocolate factory in Lahti in company's largest-ever investment
The planned facility by Finland's famed confectionery brand is expected to bring two million euros in additional tax revenue to the city of Lahti.
10 Smart Ways to Use ChatGPT as Your Marketing Assistant
Want to save time and boost your marketing output without hiring more staff? Curious how ChatGPT can support everything from campaign planning to content creation? You’ll find some ChatGPT basics in this infographic. Here’s a summary of what’s covered: Plan a Full Marketing Campaign Build a Go-to-Market Strategy Create a Landing Page Develop...
The ice-hockey effect now with organisation wallets: By Bo Harald
HomeCommunityBo HaraldThe ice-hockey effect now with organisation wallets New members (last 30 days) New opinions (last 30 days)   1 27 February 2025 Be the first to comment Chairman/Founding member, board member Trust Infra for Real Time Economy Prgrm & MyData, ...

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