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Here you will find all our work and everything others write about us. We are constantly working to produce new content, including notes, consultation input, chronicles and debate posts.
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Here you will find an overview of our work on artificial intelligence.
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Summary report of "Nordic Leadership in Global Health: A Strategic Symposium"
This report is a summary of the discussions and policy proposals from the half-day event "Nordic Leadership in Global Health: A Strategic Symposium" held at Haandverkeren, Oslo, on the 25th of March 2025. The report also includes a brief overview of some of the ongoing global health challenges that formed the backdrop for the symposium.
Ten years of climate change - what has been followed up?
Over the past ten years, Norway has had five climate committees that have studied and described what Norway needs to do to adapt to climate targets. But we're still not on track. Long Term has gone through the recommendations of these committees, and assessed how much is actually followed up by politicians.
Time for reprioritization
How to free up room for action in Norwegian aid after US cuts
Letter to the Minister of Development from the Stoltenberg Committee
Letter to Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, dated 22 April 2025.
What if Trump obtains super-intelligent AI?
No one wants China to win the AI race. But how confident are we if Donald Trump's United States comes first to the finish line?
Input to Meld. St. on Peace and Conflict Resolution
In the report to the Storting on peace and conflict resolution, expected in August 2025, the think-tank Long Term below has answered two indicative questions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Transport demand in futures with artificial general intelligence
We discuss the potential impact of artificial general intelligence (AGI) on society, labor markets and transport demand, and argue that transport planners need to rethink long-term future scenarios.
Letter to Støre and Aukrust: Make an early promise to Gavi
We urge the government to ensure that Norway makes an early pledge of binding support for Gavi at the same level as before.
Climate message is shockingly weak
The climate crisis will not be solved with nice words and quota buying. It is solved with tough choices and real readjustment.
Choose the educations AI can't take away from you!
Here are seven pieces of advice for adolescents -- and parents -- wondering what, and if, they should study in the age of artificial intelligence.
Media coverage
Aksel Braanen Sterri on Debatten discussing the dangers of AI
In the wake of growing warnings from AI experts, driven by both increasingly capable systems and a series of concerning incidents, Head of Professional Development Aksel Braanen Sterri discussed and highlighted why we should be concerned about AI and why we need to do more to regulate and ensure control over these systems.
Aksel Braanen Sterri on Dagsnytt 18 discussing the dangers of AI
Aksel Braanen Sterri discussed how dangerous AI really is on Dagsnytt 18, in light of the growing number of concerned defectors from major AI companies.
Ram Eirik Glomseth on Dagsnytt 18 discussing AI
AI advisor Ram Eirik Glomseth challenged the newly appointed Minister of Digitalization and Public Governance, Torgeir Micaelsen, on Dagsnytt 18.
Researchers issue warnings following doomsday cries: – This is alarming
Aksel Braanen Sterri comments on the growing number of warnings about irresponsible AI development from researchers at leading technology companies.
Calls Raymond Johansen's statement a form of culture war
Research Director Aksel Braanen Sterri interviewed by Panorama Nyheter about Norwegian People's Aid's refusal of American demands and, consequently, American funding.
Norwegian organizations shielded from competition for aid funding – for the time being
Senior Advisor Cindy Robles quoted in Panorama News on restructuring civil society support so that more funding goes to local organizations.
Eirik Mofoss on Dagsnytt 18 regarding Project Turning Point
Eirik Mofoss discussed Project Turning Point and the government's focus on job creation in development policy on Dagsnytt 18.
Old news from Aukrust
Emil André Erstad comments on project Vendepunkt and interviews Eirik Mofoss.
Aksel Braanen Sterri in "Forskerstafetten"
Aksel Braanen Sterri interviewed by Akademikerne in "Forskerstafetten" about topics including AI.
Lotte Skolem on Dagsnytt 18 discussing AI risk
Lotte Skolem pointed out that we need rapid and effective regulation of advanced AI systems to maintain necessary control.