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AI threats in the short and long term
The fact that KI is causing serious problems today does not mean that we can dismiss the threats of the future.
Data centers aren't the problem -- poor prioritization is
Data centers are portrayed as a threat to Norwegian industry and the power system. The figures show that the risks lie in unclear frameworks, not in the data centres themselves.
A new project for the state: The baby package
Stewardship of the natural resources and the welfare state are two of our nation's greatest triumphs. What is the next big project for A/S Norway?
Input to the strategy for Norway's cooperation with the World Bank
Norway should see its cooperation with the World Bank, particularly IDA, as more than an aid tool - it should be part of our long-term strategy to contribute to a stable and resilient world with less inequality and less poverty. Here are nine inputs on how.
The world's top AI scientist warns of the dangers of artificial intelligence. Dismissing him is risky.
He has outlined one of the best solution proposals so far.
Norway needs a new national project
Norway and Europe must find a third way in the shadow of China and the United States.
Norwegian aid can accomplish much more if it is prioritized correctly. Here are suggestions on how
Below are two proposals for structural measures in the aid budget, and then two concrete budget amendments that can save free up room for action for new initiatives (a total of NOK 1 billion in 2026).
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.
Media coverage
Calls for AI measures: — Students, do not become apathetic!
Other divisions in the AI system, base salaries and a system of apprenticeships for graduates. Research director in the think-tank Long Term Aksel Braanen Sterri in a report in Universitas.
Follow-up to Senior Adviser's Tellef Raabe's Chronicle on Potential KI-Created Media Crisis
DN editor calls for a common front against tech giants, writes Klassekampen. Aftenposten launches KI newshunter, reports Journalisten. Both cases build on Tellef Raabe's chronicle “Media Crisis on the Stairs” and ChatGPT's access to articles behind paywall.
Chatbot renders cases behind the paywall
Chat GPT summarizes articles that are only available to subscribers. The media crisis starts now, believes media researcher and senior adviser in Long Term, Tellef Raabe.
The Future Panel on the Daily Revue on Wales' Future Legislation
On the occasion of Democracy Day, the Future Panel's recommendation for a future representative was raised in the Daily Revue. Long Term was one of seven principals behind the Future panel.
Investments for the future
CEO Eirik Mofoss is interviewed by Grandparents' Climate Action about Norway's contribution to international climate finance.
Aksel Braanen Sterri on the long-term challenges
What are the biggest challenges facing Norway? And what are the solutions? Aksel Sterri, head of trade in Long Term, made a guest appearance on Civita's podcast Liberal Half-Hour.
Eirik Mofoss på podkast om Norfunds Klimainvesteringsfond
– Norge bør overføre 10–15 milliarder kroner til Klimainvesteringsfondet i året og slutte å ta pengene fra bistandsbudsjettet, sier daglig leder i tankesmien Langsikt Eirik Mofoss. Han gjester podkasten til Energi og Klima.
- We have to take the hard priorities
Eirik Mofoss is interviewed after Langhas sent an open letter to the new NORAD director. Among other things, the memo calls for fewer partners, lower administrative costs and more money for the poorest countries.
Aksel Braanen Sterri på NRK Helgemorgen for å diskutere Oljefondet og fremtidige generasjoner
Er det gitt at det beste vi kan gjøre for fremtidige generasjoner gjennom Oljefondet er å sikre dem en stor finansiell formue?
Partnerships are about more than money distribution
The Secretary General of ADRA responds to Longsight's chronicle of increased support for local partners, pointing out that partnerships are about more than money distribution.