AI companions can comfort lonely users but may deepen distress over time
Long-term use of AI companions may give comfort, but research indicates it may negatively impact users’ wellbeing and their ability to navigate real world relationships.
Department of Computer Science
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AI enhances security screening – Master’s thesis improves See Through Solutions’ camera technology
New AI solutions are being produced in FAIR ecosystem. See Through Solutions, a deep-tech startup, gained momentum for its development work from a master's thesis.
Fragmented phone use — not total screen time — is the main driver of information overload, study finds
Amid hot discussion on screen time, social media use and the impact of digital devices on our well-being, a seven-month study from Aalto University in Finland sheds new light on what overwhelms users the most –– and the results aren’t what you might think.
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CS Doctoral Seminars
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Qualitative methods and research ethics review, Apr 14, 2026 (external link)
Learn about ethical review at Aalto University.
Marsio Presents, 15 April 2026: Creative Teaching in the Age of AI
Marsio Presents: Creative Teaching in the Age of AI is a morning event for Aalto educators interested in how AI is reshaping pedagogy. Hear short, concrete cases from colleagues on using AI in teaching, assessment, and course design. Join to gain practical ideas, discuss ethical questions, and reflect together on what meaningful teaching looks like in the age of AI.
Many Faces of Well-being Research at Aalto
Exploring the many approaches of well-being research at Aalto across disciplines and schools.Study computer science
Humans of Computer Science
Computer Science at Aalto University is more than just coding. Here are stories from our computer scientists.
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