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Data centers are the infrastructure of the future — not a sidetrack in energy policy
The debate over data centers is dominated by concerns about power use and nature encroachment. But data centers are becoming a new form of critical infrastructure. The crucial question is not how many we will have, but what terms Norway will govern them according to.
The death of the aid percentage: An analysis of what Norwegian aid goes to
Never before has the share of Norwegian aid going to poverty reduction and development been lower.
Here are two suggestions for how the Oil Fund can be run ethically
When we invest in companies that contribute to violations of international law, we profit from the suffering of others. That's not necessarily problematic.
Input to Development Minister in Light of Global Aid Cuts
Global aid cuts must have consequences for Norwegian priorities.
AI er ikke et teknologiprosjekt
AI eller KI gjør med kunnskapsarbeid det industrialiseringen gjorde med manuelt arbeid – flytter produktivitet, marginer og konkurranse. Likevel mislykkes over 80 prosent av prosjektene, fordi de behandles som teknologi, ikke som kultur og infrastruktur.
School should teach kids how to navigate the future
We will not be able to live without a mobile phone, nor will we do without artificial intelligence. Yet school protects children from the tools they must learn to master.
A sea of data
Norway is in the process of building a digital twin of the ocean, but we use it primarily for reporting, not for innovation.
The world's best insurance: How investments in global health security protect both Norway and the world
It's time to treat health as security policy.
The Ten AI Commandments Link Principles to Politics
The committee's report proposes 44 concrete measures for Norway to build competence, capacity and supervision in the KIC economy.
Professional disagreement over the pandemic should not be handled with intimidation and ruling techniques
The debate over the origins of the pandemic is not just about academic disagreement, but about academic freedom of expression.
Media coverage
Digitalization minister Tung is one of the Parliament's least in-demand ministers.
The Parliament's lack of interest in digitalisation is worrying. “There is still a prevailing view that digitalisation is an unsexy political area,” says Anders Eidesvik in Langsikt.
Do you keep up with the AI development? Here are the main breakthroughs now
“The trend seems to have accelerated recently [and] this is perhaps the most important technical development happening right now,” says Jakob Graabak, AI expert and special adviser in Langsikt.
Eirik Mofoss on the podcast Liberal Halvtime
What is long-term policy, and why do we need to think long-term? General Manager of Langsikt, Eirik Mofoss, discusses with Mathilde Fasting about what should be done to get more long-term vision in politics.
A Political Earthquake in Turkey
Ane Breivik, a Longsikt adviser and law student on exchange to Istanbul, writes about the overwhelming mobilization taking place in Istanbul's streets against Turkey's president.
- Has the potential to kill far more people than all the world's conflicts
Ingvild Wetrhus Thorsvik (V) is interviewed by Fædrelandsvennen about cuts in USAID and a recent aid trip to Kenya, where Langsikt participated as an organizer.
Sigrid Bratlie on podcast about GMOs, covid lab leaks and mutants
Sigrid Bratlie, Senior Advisor at Langsikt, is on Sunniva Rose's new podcast talking about why it's likely the covid virus leaked from a lab, what genetically modified organisms (GMOs) really are—and why GMOs can be really good.
This was impossible a short time ago
- It's spin wild. This is a whole new level, says Anders Eidesvik, KI advisor at Langsikt. He's referring to the new update to ChatGPT, which is far better at generating realistic images.
Aksel Braanen Sterri on Norsk Prepp's podcast on long-term preparedness
How do we prepare Norwegian society for the future? Aksel Braanen Sterri, Senior Vice President at Langsikt, shares his thoughts on preparedness, prepping and politics.
Eirik Mofoss on the radio program Trygdekontoret
Why are vitamins and mosquito nets the most effective aid? Managing director of Langsikt, Eirik Mofoss, discusses with Thomas Seltzer how simple solutions can save hundreds of thousands of lives.
Euractiv interviews Sigrid Bratlie about the introduction of EU GMO regulations after 22 years
The late introduction of the EU's GMO regulations in Norway is also a cause for concern internationally.