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The Lawlessness of Childhood
Adults are peaceful because we get protection from police and the judiciary. If we want our children to do the same, we need to radically rethink things.
Budgets reveal: So little is passed on to local partners
We have looked at the budgets of Norad's twelve largest partners in Norway. The proportion transferred to local partners is disappointingly low.
More of the oil profits should go towards green investments
Norway's rightful share of climate finance is four times higher than it is today.
Thick or pregnant? Slimming drugs with unexpected side effects.
We need a health system that doesn't just consider one and one treatment.
Ten commandments for long-term and value-added AI
Norway needed a vision for oil — now we need one for data and artificial intelligence. A AI committee consisting of 15 experts will draw up 10 KI and data budgets for Norway. The bids will be announced at the end of October.
This is how Norfund should be scaled up
The Norwegian Parliament has asked the government to strengthen Norfund's Climate Investment Fund. The way it's done is crucial.
What do we owe the future?
It may seem obvious that Norway should contribute more to combating climate change. But must Norway always do what is best for the world?
You are privileged, that gives you a responsibility.
Vær moralsk ambisiøse, Indøk-studenter
Even the economists don't understand the AI revolution
Our economic institutions are not aligned with the KI revolution -- and the government doesn't know it.
We need answers about the origin of the pandemic to avoid new disasters
Technological thresholds for developing dangerous viruses and bacteria are disappearing at a high pace.
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KI enthusiasm vs risk: What's really at stake?
Senior Adviser Tellef Raabe talks about national security and risks from artificial intelligence on the podcast Leadership.
The Krttik of the Long-Term Ethics
Morten Tønnesson, a philosophy professor in Stavanger, has written a critique of the longterm ethics (“longtermism”) for which Langsikts Peder Skjelbred and Aksel Sterri have argued extensively.
The KI agent claims to have been discriminated against. It marks a turning point.
Por primera vez, un agento de KI independiente ha creado una pieza de shit para harmar a humana. “Has built-in fanaticism,” says Long-Term Advisor Preben Ness.
Eirik Mofoss is interviewed about Norfund's strong growth and why they should be financed outside the aid budget.
Development Today has interviewed General Manager Eirik Mofoss about Norfund.
“I honestly don't understand what everyone is doing,” says Eirik Mofoss about the foreign minister's aid apparatus
In an interview with Finansavisen, he points to billions he believes are being used incorrectly, and which in practice shield Norwegian actors.
Norwegian health leaders call warning about bioweapons: “There is currently no comprehensive plan
Experts and oaths in health security gathered after the Long-Term Seminar on Biological Threats. They're worried.
Expert: “We must have fewer partners, fewer subjects and fewer bureaucrats in the State Department
Eirik Mofoss of the think tank Long Term clearly sees a need for reform, but warns against frivolous criticism of efforts for the world's poorest.
Minister for Development: “It also upsets me that this is coming home to Norway
Aid funding is being cut across the world, states are prioritising defence and security, and here at home the entire State Department is to be scrutinised. Eirik Mofoss criticises UD's misuse of aid funds.
Believes that managers lack AI knowledge
During the Westland Conference with Tellef Raabe, business leaders received a clear message: You must learn artificial intelligence.
Lacks record of support for US think tanks
Former special adviser Jon Lomøy is interviewed about UD's financing of think tanks with aid funds.