2025

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Strategic Foresight in Norwegian Politics

Frequent crises, greater need for adaptation, and rapid technological development have made it more difficult to be prepared for the future. In a new project, the Norwegian Board of Technology will describe and assess how Norwegian authorities can improve preparedness by using foresight methods.

Theme: Foresight and involvement
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Artificial Intelligence in Technology Assessment

What does generative AI mean for a knowledge-based workplace like the Norwegian Board of Technology? We are testing AI assistants in practice.

Theme: Artificial intelligence (AI)
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Artificial Intimacy 

Millions of people are using artificial intelligence as a friend, partner, or psychologist. Our project will examine how this new intimacy may affect individuals and society.

Theme: Artificial intelligence (AI)
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Scenarios for Artificial General Intelligence

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) refers to AI systems that can perform most cognitive tasks at a human level. As advances in AI bring us closer to this possibility, the Norwegian Board of Technology is launching a new project to explore what AGI could mean for Norway.

Theme: Artificial intelligence (AI)

2024

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Social Media, National Security, and Freedom of Expression

India has already banned TikTok, and the USA could be next. The main justification is national security and the fear that the app could be used to undermine democracy. What does this mean for freedom of expression?

Theme: Artificial intelligence (AI)
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Artificial Intelligence and Elections

In 2024, half of the world’s population will go to the polls, while generative artificial intelligence has become accessible to everyone. Our project assesses how this may influence elections, public discourse, and trust in politicians.

Theme: Privacy