Feb 5Exploring the US Artificial Intelligence Implementation Plan for a National Research ResourceSummarising and Exploring the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force’s 2023 Report — This article is a brief look at the report: “Strengthening and Democratizing the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Innovation Ecosystem: An Implementation Plan for a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource”. The report was released to advise the President and Members of Congress. …Artificial Intelligence8 min readArtificial Intelligence8 min read
Aug 31, 2022Artificial Intelligence and Health at Arendalsuka 2022Discussions of AI at the Norwegian Festival for Democracy — Arendalsuka is a Norwegian political festival held in Arendal every summer. The Norwegian festival Arendalsuka or Arendal Week is central in the Norwegian society, and like many aspects of the Norwegian society it was inspired by another nordic country. In the nordic countries there are several arenas for open discussions…Artificial Intelligence7 min readArtificial Intelligence7 min read
Published in Digital Diplomacy·Mar 16, 2022Norway and the United States Signs Agreement on Collaboration on Artificial IntelligenceNorway signs agreement with the US Department of Energy to work more closely on research, innovation, education and ethical issues in the field of artificial intelligence. — It has been a secret for a while, yet I am now happy to say that an agreement has been signed between Norway and the United States on collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence. The official agreement is not released to the public yet, however the general context can…Artificial Intelligence8 min readArtificial Intelligence8 min read
Feb 28, 2022Contributing to the Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Values IndexMy experience contributing to the index with the country report for Norway 2021–2022 — The Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Values Index (AIDV) was launched the 21st of February 2022 online with the Vice President of the European Parliament as a keynote speaker alongside a panel discussion with a diverse range of contributors to the field of artificial intelligence and policy. …Artificial Intelligence4 min readArtificial Intelligence4 min read
Jan 25, 2022Artificial Intelligence Act First Joint Exchange by IMCO and LIBENotes on the first parliamentary joint exchange of views between the committees on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) — The development of regulation in the field of artificial intelligence can seem incredibly complex and confusing. As a person with no legal experience nor educational background in law I think the EU have done their best to make the process transparent and open for participation. What you will find further…Artificial Intelligence24 min readArtificial Intelligence24 min read
Jan 25, 2022Two Years With a Norwegian National AI Strategy — How Is It Going?Central actors within the field of artificial intelligence in Norway considers the way forward from the launch of the strategy in 2020 and the future outlook from 2022 — Foreword The article that follows was written jointly by representatives for some of the largest and most active AI communities in Norway. This article was originally written in Norwegian, however I have met a few people that have been wondering what AI communities in Norway are up to and thinking about…Artificial Intelligence8 min readArtificial Intelligence8 min read
Published in Digital Diplomacy·Dec 21, 2021Review of the CAIDP AI Policy Clinic Fall 2021 After CompletionAttending the artificial intelligence policy programme from the Center for AI and Digital Policy — 1. Reflections from CAIDP AI Policy Clinic Fall 2021 This article is about the AI Policy Clinic held by Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP). I participated Fall 2021 and received the certificate after completing all the related activities. The participation was free, albeit with requirements to complete certain tasks related to CAIDP. Although I have named this…Artificial Intelligence10 min readArtificial Intelligence10 min read
Sep 23, 2021UK National AI Strategy 2021–2031Summary and immediate thoughts — is this a gift to artificial intelligence and technology policy wonks? — This article is an attempt to summarise part of the UK National AI Strategy released the 22nd of September 2022. Before doing so I thought to clarify what a policy wonk is: Policy wonk: “a person who takes an enthusiastic or excessive interest in minor details of political policy.” I…Artificial Intelligence19 min readArtificial Intelligence19 min read
Sep 13, 2021Why We need to Talk About the European Association for AI, Data and RoboticsEngaging broadly with civil society, research community and industry to make artificial intelligence work for public good — This article is about the newly formed European Association for AI, Data and Robotics. Adra, which is an acronym for “AI, data and robotics Association”, is an international non-profit association incorporated in Brussels as an Association Sans But Lucratif (asbl).Artificial Intelligence7 min readArtificial Intelligence7 min read
Published in Digital Diplomacy·May 24, 2021What is Sustainable Artificial Intelligence?Exploring different ways to approach sustainability in the field of artificial intelligence — Both ‘sustainability’ and ‘artificial intelligence’ can be hard concepts to grapple with. I do not believe I can pin down two incredibly complex terms in one article. Rather I think of this more as a short exploration of different ways to define sustainable artificial intelligence (AI). …Artificial Intelligence12 min readArtificial Intelligence12 min read
