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The government should change its stance on data centers
If we can offer the industry speed and predictability, we can demand more in return.
Security or solidarity?
Norway should support Ukraine in its fight against Russia. However, this extraordinary support is motivated by European and Norwegian security interests and should therefore not be funded at the expense of the world's poorest.
[Recording] After the AI call, what now?
Watch the recording of the panel discussion on AI between Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Prof. Robert Trager.
Input to the Standing Committee on Justice: Investing in the security dimension of emerging technologies
Langsikt consultation input to the Standing Committee on Justice.
Input to the Standing Committee on Local Government and Public Administration: AI-Norway
Langsikt's consultation response to the Standing Committee on Local Government and Public Administration.
[Opptak] Forbi overskriftene – hva vil vi faktisk gjøre med norsk bistand?
Se opptak av frokostarrangement i samarbeid med Civita og Agenda, med politikerdebatt mellom utviklingsminister Åsmund Aukrust, Erna Solberg (H), Himanshu Gulati (FrP) og Kirsti Bergstø (SV).
Input to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence: The aid budget
Langsikt's consultation response to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence.
Confused about the AI threat?
Recent events have made AI risk a topic of public debate in Norway. Some researchers issue strong warnings, others claim they see doomsday on the horizon, while others dismiss the whole thing as marketing campaigns. This document summarizes what we know, what is disputed, and what the implications of this uncertainty are. The document can also be downloaded as a PDF.
The second problem with aid
Much of the pressure on foreign aid comes from the outside. But we must take some of the blame ourselves.
Media coverage
Lysne tasked with urgent mission on AI threats
Olav Lysne leads the Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance's fast-track expert group tasked with assessing the consequences of AI for fundamental security interests. Acting CEO Lotte Skolem is a member of the expert group.
Continuing the work for fish welfare in a new role
Head of Animal Welfare, Susanna Lybæk, profiled in Kyst regarding her new job at Langsikt.
Can't understand why Christians aren't more on the ball
Advisor Anders Eidesvik interviewed about AI in Dagen. - If we create beings that are smarter than us, there is little reason to believe that we will remain in control.
Could AI be behind the next pandemic?
Advisory board member Sigrid Bratlie comments on the risk that AI models could create lethal viruses.
One by one, writers are being pilloried for using AI. Is the shame justified?
Aksel Braanen Sterri comments on the AI speculation surrounding writers' texts. We should be discussing the analyses, the arguments, and whether the writer stands by their conclusions, rather than how the text was generated.
Podcast: Anders Eidesvik on Mímir&Marsdal
AI advisor Anders Eidesvik is a regular guest on Mímir&Marsdal's "Inn i AI-bobla". Episode 6 focused on the doomsday prophets: who are the prophets in Silicon Valley, and to what extent should we believe them?
Lancet report sounds the alarm: Could wipe out humanity
Aksel Braanen Sterri commented on the recent Lancet report regarding the greatest global threats of the 21st century.
Expecting more job cuts at major banks
AI consultant Anders Eidesvik interviewed on DNB automating positions, expecting more similar cuts ahead.
Aksel Braanen Sterri in Morgenbladet: Does the AI industry benefit from doomsday narratives?
The validity of a claim must be assessed on its own merits, says head of department Aksel Braanen Sterri as he confronts criticism from Magnus Marsdal. Whether AI companies themselves are issuing warnings, or who is funding the positions behind the claims, is secondary to whether the claim itself is true.
Podcast: Aksel Braanen Sterri on "Ulstein spør"
Aksel met with KrF leader Dag Inge Ulstein on the latter's podcast. The two discussed recent AI events and the geopolitical dimension of the development.