Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Worlds and Human Society
May 15, 2026
Photographs: Arnaldur Halldórsson.
The President addresses EVE Fanfest in Harpa.
Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, CEO of Fenris Creations, President Halla Tómasdóttir, and Adrian Bolton from Google DeepMind.
The President delivered a speech at a special event at EVE Fanfest in Harpa, where the discussion centred on how artificial intelligence could be used to support wellbeing and creativity. In the session, Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, CEO of Fenris Creations (formerly CCP), and Adrian Bolton of Google DeepMind discussed the possible pitfalls and opportunities entailed in the AI revolution. The two companies recently reached an agreement for DeepMind to test artificial intelligence models in a specially designed version of the EVE Online game, operated by Fenris Creations.
In her speech, the President emphasised that the rapid development of artificial intelligence will have profound and far-reaching effects on our society. She said it was urgent that companies and communities guide that development with responsibility and foresight. "Virtual worlds are not necessarily an escape from everyday life — they reflect the real world and are therefore an ideal setting for exploring how artificial intelligence can be developed for good," the President said, among other remarks, adding later:
"We are a small country, but we have long shown that creativity, curiosity, and human connection can have global impact. In a time of rapid technological change, these values matter more than ever. Because the future will not be shaped by technology alone. Humanity, courage, wisdom, and imagination must lie at its foundation."
EVE Fanfest is an annual event held in Reykjavík, bringing together EVE Online users from all corners of the world to meet, exchange ideas, and attend discussions and presentations.
Other news
June 24, 2026
Visits to Austurey and Borðey
Second day of the presidential couple’s visit to the Faroe Islands.
June 24, 2026
Visits to Austurey and Borðey
June 22, 2026
Warm Welcome in the Faroe Islands
First day of the official visit of the presidential couple to the Faroe Islands.
June 22, 2026
Warm Welcome in the Faroe Islands
June 19, 2026
“Creative thinking remains the key to a better future”
The President adresses at the graduation ceremony of IUA.
June 19, 2026
“Creative thinking remains the key to a better future”