Poster with the text In the Belly of AI overlaid on a city slum with rubbish piles; the large letters AI contain blurred faces and binary code, with a cloudy sky above.

Beyond the algorithm: AI Film Festival sparks debate in Stockholm

A thought-provoking film festival is turning the spotlight on the hidden impacts of artificial intelligence—inviting audiences to look beyond the hype and into the real-world consequences of AI.

Organized by researcher Francesca Larosa, the festival has already drawn strong interest in Stockholm, with packed screenings and engaged discussions exploring how AI affects both society and the environment. Through films and expert panels, attendees are encouraged to question the resources, labor, and power structures behind today’s AI systems.

The festival concludes on April 14 with the Swedish premiere of In the Belly of AI at Bio Skandia—an event promising not only cinematic insight but also a critical conversation about building a more responsible and sustainable AI future.

With its blend of storytelling and debate, the festival offers a rare opportunity to “make the invisible visible” and inspire new ways of thinking about one of today’s most influential technologies.

Read full story on KTH website.

Poster with the text In the Belly of AI overlaid on a city slum with rubbish piles; the large letters AI contain blurred faces and binary code, with a cloudy sky above.

Tuesday 14 April, 2026, 16.00-21.00, screening starts 17.00

Screening and Swedish premiere of “In the Belly of AI” (France, 2024-73′) by Henri Poulain, followed by a conversation 

Location: Bio Skandia, Drottninggatan 82

More info about the premiere night here

Registration here 

The screening will be followed by a conversation with 
Anna Essen, Stockholm School of Economics
Teresa Cerratto Pargman, Stockholm University
Melanie Rideout, Swedish Red Cross
Johan Fredrikzon, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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