Clear News | Tuesday 17.3.2026

Prison guards. Coding. Choir singing. Weather forecast.

Prison guards

First, news about prison guard training.

This is where prison guards practice using force.

The Criminal Sanctions Agency wants to facilitate the training of prison guards.

The aim is to enable you to study to become a security guard while working. Part of the training may be distance learning.

There are too many prisoners and too few guards in Finnish prisons.

That is why the Criminal Sanctions Agency wants to facilitate the training of guards.

Many guards and students oppose the reform.

They fear that the quality of education and prison security will deteriorate if teaching moves too much online and into prison.

Artificial Intelligence and Coding

Now news about artificial intelligence and programming.

Artificial intelligence is now rapidly changing the software industry.

Artificial intelligence greatly speeds up programming, or coding.

It is easy to give instructions to artificial intelligence.

Here, a Yle journalist tries coding a video game with artificial intelligence. The game is created quickly, even though the journalist is not a coder.

Artificial intelligence is now rapidly changing the software industry.

Many software companies are laying off employees because artificial intelligence makes code faster and cheaper.

Experts say that humans will continue to be needed. Artificial intelligence will write the code, but humans will ensure that the programs work and are secure.

Choir singing

Finally, news about singing in a choir.

Singing in a choir is good for the brain and mind, according to a new study.

The Helsinki Ilolaulu choir practices here.

Choir members say that singing together is good for the soul and brings joy to everyday life.

The study found that choral singing affects brain function. It also affects well-being.

Many choir singers experience a positive quality of life.

Singing in a choir is good for the brain and mind.

Researchers estimate that singing may also be beneficial for memory. Singing may possibly reduce the risk of memory disorders.

Wednesday’s weather

Still a weather forecast.

It will be cloudy in the north and central part of the country on Wednesday.

The sun also shines occasionally in other parts of Finland.

The temperature is above zero throughout the country.

The wind is strong. There are storm gusts on the west coast.