Nokia, BT, Elisa and Ericsson Move AI Teaching into Schools and Universities

The useful part

Now, leading companies want to help explain the tools running across those networks. Nokia has joined Elisa and Foundation PS on a new Finnish school programme. Nokia Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, Esa Niinimäki, said: "Co-creation across technology, education and research is essential to ensure that AI is used safely and for the benefit of society.

How it works

• Meanwhile, BT Group targets slightly older students through its Work Ready programme.
• At Ericsson, we are already embedding AI into the critical processes and systems of mobile networks, while simultaneously building the next generation of networks to carry massive AI traffic at scale.
• "This program exemplifies how AI can be introduced in schools in a structured and responsible way and demonstrates of Nokia's approach to bridging the digital divide together with our customers and other...
• However, schools must avoid treating AI as a magic answer.
• BT also works with educators on practical and human skills.

What to take from it

It introduces AI while discussing both opportunities and risks. Pupils still need critical thinking, privacy awareness, and strong basic skills. This link between theory and deployment could make graduates more job-ready.

Example or evidence

• Teachers will lead the sessions under Finnish education guidelines.
• Programmes need trained teachers, updated content, and clear ethical safeguards.
• If done well, telecoms can help the next generation use AI with confidence, not confusion.

Details worth keeping

Young people need practical skills before AI reshapes most jobs. This shift also gives telecoms a wider social role. It will also explain what AI can and cannot do.

Related coverage

• Theeducatoronline: A free AI teaching program is coming to Australia, backed by CSER and funded by Google.org
• Voip: Nokia says AI will trigger a new network super-cycle, creating major opportunities for telecom operators, VoIP providers, 5G networks, edge computing, and optical transport.
• Voip: Nokia's Cognitive Operations brings AI, edge computing, and resilient wireless connectivity to mission-critical sites, starting with mining.