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Can artificial intelligence strengthen local democracy? Yes, claims professor and seeks support from the Research Council of Norway (24.01.2025)

Professor Andreas Opdahl, one of Norway's leading experts in artificial intelligence (AI), is spearheading an ambitious initiative: Insight, a research center focused on AI in local democratic ecosystems. With a clear objective to develop technology that enhances local democracy, researchers and industry partners are now seeking funding from the Research Council of Norway.

Awarded for the AI research article of the decade (06.01.2025)

Marija Slavkovik, Head of Department and Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Information and Media Studies (Infomedia), was recently awarded the “Publication of the Decade” award at the NORA Annual Conference 2024.