🇮🇸 Iceland – AI Innovations – September 2025

1) AI chatbot “Hervör” to serve the Deaf community
• National association plans AI assistant for services.
• Goal: faster, more inclusive communication.
• Signals public-sector adoption of AI chat.
• Early September announcement.
Source: Morgunblaðið (2 Sep 2025). Mbl.is

2) DTE partners with Ramboll on real-time metal AI
• Reykjavík-born DTE brings inline metal analysis AI.
• Partnership targets aluminium manufacturing at scale.
• Real-time process quality/efficiency gains.
• Expands Nordic industrial-AI footprint.
Source: ArcticStartup (16 Sep 2025). ArcticStartup

3) Business press: AI as “new industrial revolution”
• Editorial coverage frames AI’s infrastructure/energy needs.
• Notes cross-industry impact and policy stakes.
• Context for national strategy debates.
• Late-September feature.
Source: Morgunblaðið (14 Sep 2025). Mbl.is

4) Sports analytics: AI aids handball goalkeeping
• Icelandic keeper uses AI for opponent analysis.
• Reports +3–4 extra saves per match.
• Illustrates applied AI in pro sport.
• Public broadcaster coverage.
Source: RÚV (22 Sep 2025). RÚV

5) Healthtech expansion mentions AI at Kerecis
• CEO interview flags increased AI use in R&D.
• Expansion via Coloplast sales network.
• Icelandic biotech scaling globally.
• National business page report.
Source: Morgunblaðið (19 Sep 2025). Mbl.is