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Artificial Intelligence
Here you will find an overview of our work on artificial intelligence.
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The wave of hacking is coming
Until now, small Norwegian businesses have been protected by the fact that no one bothered to hack them. That is changing with open AI.
Open-source AI makes us more vulnerable
Open-source AI models create as many problems as they solve, and some of them could have catastrophic consequences. The solution is coordinated governance of the pace of AI development.
Norway remains outside the AI safety collaboration
AI-driven cyberattacks threaten the Norwegian economy and infrastructure. Yet, we have no seat at the table where our allies collaborate on AI security.
What if the AI tidal wave arrives?
World-leading economists are warning of an AI revolution and demanding action. Other countries are already well underway with their preparations, but in Norway, very little is happening.
Support for civil society is not intended for Norwegian organizations
Norad's proposal to open up for more competition between Norwegian and foreign actors regarding civil society support has ignited the aid debate. Many fear for the future of Norwegian organizations. But it is not primarily their future that this support is intended to secure.
NTNU Graduation 2026: Be Morally Ambitious
If we, with the most money, education, and opportunities, had spent some of our time and money on others instead of ourselves, millions of people in the world could have had a better life.
Langsikt responds: Klein's authoritarian argumentation
Jörn Klein's criticism of Langsikt is a striking attack on a core principle of Norwegian democracy: that those in power are in contact with a wide range of organizations and knowledge actors. Only in extreme cases should authorities refuse to participate in debates because the organizers should be considered persona non grata.
Statement: Norway should strengthen its global health leadership
The statement is an input to the Turning Point process, offering recommendations on how Norway can strengthen its international leadership in global health at a time of increasing global needs and weakened international cooperation.
The Hidden Architect Behind Norway's Prosperity
… and what he can teach us about 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.