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The lie behind the rule of action
We don't owe it to posterity to maximise the size of the Oil Fund.
Expert committee to advise on Norway's efforts for global health
Norwegian humanitarian and development organizations and think tanks are joining forces to set up a committee to make recommendations for Norway's global health efforts in the years ahead. Norway has played a leading role in global health cooperation in recent decades. It needs to be continued, the principals believe. Camilla Stoltenberg will be the head of the new committee.
Norwegian aid could change the world for good
Certain measures, even aid skeptics may not dispute that have the desired effect. Childhood vaccination is a well-known example -- measures against lead poisoning could be next.
No one is free when society is mobile-dependent
It is well known that the mobile is addictive. It stimulates the dopamine center in the brain, and has a design reminiscent of one-armed bandits in a casino hall. There is, however, another aspect of addiction that is underestimated and that makes it an almost impossible task for the individual to regulate their own use.
The Norwegian Red Cross misunderstands effectiveness
The Red Cross doesn't want to pit good causes against each other. But true humanity requires hard priorities.
Risk and Reward, 2024 AI Assurance Technology Market Report
Long term has contributed to this international report on technology for securing KI. “Risk & Reward” investigates the burgeoning AI Assurance Technology (AIAT) market, a sector poised to redefine how enterprises, investors, and legislators navigate the complexities of AI adoption and its attendant risks. This report aims to unpack the intricacies of this nascent market, exploring the evolving landscape of risk management in the age of AI, the pressing need for innovative compliance-enabling solutions, and the market opportunities that await proactive stakeholders.
Should vital health care be put up for auction?
The most important thing we can do to reduce the damage from a new pandemic is to prevent it.
Oil fund should set the AI standard
The Oil Fund can ensure more responsible AI development.
Norad misunderstands the investigation instruction
The assistance is exempt from the state's assessment guidelines, which require alternatives to be considered before decisions are made. It shouldn't be, even if Ingvar Olsen at Norad thinks so.
Media coverage
Launches ten AI Commandments for Norway: — The power imbalance is frightening
Could Norway end up like Venezuela or Nigeria because of the AI development? That's what a group of experts and executives fear. Aftenposten has written about the launch of Langsikt's expert committee at KI.
Sigrid Bratlie at the Research Conversation 2025: The Battle for Truth
How do new technologies affect democracy, and how can free and independent research play a role in strengthening democracy and societal development? Senior Advisor Sigrid Bratlie attended the Research Conversation 2025, where recordings can be viewed at the link.
What does Norwegian climate finance achieve?
Eirik Mofoss presented at Tekna his seminar on Langsikt's note on how Norfund's climate investment fund should be scaled up.
I think the aid has a PR problem
Panorama Nyheter has written about attitudes towards aid, referring to the Ipsos survey on aid that Long Term designed.
Warns against AI development: “Then we're fucked
Senior Advisor at Langsikt, Tellef S. Raabe, fears for the revenue base of the media industry when ChatGPT is supposed to update users on news.
Want to cut corporate taxes: -- Should do something to get more investment
Trade Council member Kristoffer Berg is interviewed in E24 about the Long-Term memo “Tax policy for the future”.
Fewer journalists, more KI — who powers the walls?
Senior Advisor Tellef Raabe on the podcast Behind the News with Elin Ludvigsen to discuss KI and the media.
Camilla Stoltenberg on podcast about global health
Trade Council member Camilla Stoltenberg speaks on global health on Liberal Halftime. In 2024, she chaired the Stoltenberg Committee on Global Health, where Long Term was one of the principals.
We earned almost twice as much as we gave in aid
Norfund should be allowed by the government to invest in several sectors, including health and education, says Eirik Mofoss. He is interviewed about the profitability of Norwegian investments in Africa.
Senior Adviser Tellef Raabe on podcast about KI and media economy
Tellef Raabe discusses together with Gievær & the gang.
