Arunädala closing event: “Who Shapes the Future of AI?”

Arunädala closing event: “Who Shapes the Future of AI?” Who will shape the future of AI, who will control increasingly capable technology, and what does the rapid development of AI mean for international relations and small countries like Estonia?

On 22 November, we’ll close Arunädal in Tallinn at Kino Sõprus with the Estonian premiere of *Intelligence Rising* (United Kingdom, 2025), a documentary by Oscar- and BAFTA-winning director Elena Andreicheva.

*Intelligence Rising* explores humanity’s efforts to gain control of the race to develop AI before it is too late. At the centre of the film is entrepreneur and new father Marci, who wants world leaders to take AI-related risks more seriously. His plan? To create a war game—a geopolitical role-playing exercise—that takes us ten years into the future of AI development. Will AI become a tool for good, or will everything go terribly wrong?

The film follows the tense course of the war game, in which generals, ambassadors and philosophers confront increasingly capable AI. To combat a new global pandemic, they invest in AI development, but AI grows so capable that controlling it becomes increasingly difficult. Meanwhile, society tries to adapt to a situation in which people are losing both their jobs and their sense of purpose. Can the participants set aside geopolitical differences and work together for the good of all humanity?

Interwoven with the tense future scenarios are Marci’s reflections on the nature of intelligence as he cares for his son. These moments offer a change of pace from the game’s tense progression.

Before the premiere, Indrek Ibrus, Professor of Media Innovation at Tallinn University, will help put the questions raised by the film into an Estonian context.

**Programme**
11:15 Doors open
12:00 Introductory talk: “Who Holds the Power in the Age of AI?” | Indrek Ibrus, Professor of Media Innovation at Tallinn University
12:20 Estonian premiere of the documentary *Intelligence Rising*

Film: *Intelligence Rising* (*The Triumph of Intellect*)
Director: Elena Andreicheva
Country and year: United Kingdom, 2025
Duration: 75 minutes
Language: English, with Estonian subtitles
Producers: Sean Richard, Mandy Chang, Paula Comley
Music: Kangding Ray (winner of the Cannes Golden Disc award)

**Attendance**
The conference is free for everyone who registers. Places are limited.

The film screening brings to a close the nationwide Arunädal, taking place from 18–22 November. The programme includes practical AI workshops, conferences, discussions and other events. Arunädal aims to raise awareness of AI and support its informed, safe and effective use.

Explore the Arunädal programme: Arunädal, 18–22 November 2026 | Eesti AI

The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme.