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Lauri Järvilehto: "It Makes Sense to Use AI for Tasks I Find Boring or Don t Know How to Do"

We asked professor of practice Lauri Järvilehto, who also teaches in Aalto EE's programs, how he uses AI in tasks that call for creativity.

Reetta Räty, 07.11.2024

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"In my work I explore how different processes can be automated. Recently, however, the hobby I love, took a different direction.

I have just released a new single, Typhoon. While I have previously produced electronic music, this time I got myself some real drums and a guitar.

I hadn’t played the drums for fifteen years, but for the song I was writing, I couldn’t get sounds I was happy with using programming.

With the drum set I ordered, the very first take was exactly what I had been looking for.

I could make music using AI but making it myself is so inspiring and rewarding that I don’t want to outsource it.

 


Lauri Järvilehto hadn't played the drums for 15 years, but the noticed he couldn't get the sounds he was looking for using programming.

 

However, I do use AI to make music videos. I don’t have the skills or the extra money to produce a high-quality video myself, and using AI allows me to create fantastic visuals.

It makes sense to use AI for tasks I find boring or don’t know how to do.
 

I used to be skeptical about AI

My work explores the differences and similarities between the human mind and AI. I am interested in how to optimally combine human mind and artificial intelligence.

I used to be skeptical about AI. But today, I’m amazed by the similarity between large language models and humans. The way a machine creates a space of meaning is very close to how deep human understanding is formed.

If you asked me whether a machine is capable of powerful expression, I’d answer yes, why couldn’t it?

And is it possible to make a machine that can think?

If I’d asked myself this a while ago, I would’ve said maybe not. Now, I say that it seems very likely.”

This interview was first published in Aalto Leaders' Insight magazine's 12th issue in June 2024. Familiarize yourself with Aalto EE's programs on digitalization and AI.
 

Who?

Lauri Järvilehto is philosopher, professor of practice at Aalto University, and musician. He has written several non-fiction books and he publishes music at the moment especially through his solo project.

 


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