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CEO Karl Johnny Hersvik at Aker BP is convinced that the pace of implementing AI holds the key to future competitiveness, and that the biggest risk lies in not adopting it.

AI has evolved from a mathematical research field into a technology which is impinging on the whole of society.

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers many benefits and improvements, positive solutions and reduced risk, notes Havtil director general Anne Myhrvold. “But it may also be a risk factor in itself. Our main issue for 2025 gives us the opportunity to emphasise this and promote reflection, debate and action in the sector.”

Given the growing use of AI in the petroleum sector, vice president Lill-Heidi Bakkerud at Styrke expects the companies to secure expertise, involve their employees in key decision-making processes and ensure genuine participation.

Tekna president Elisabet Haugsbø emphasises that the right specialist expertise must be in place to ensure a balance between the pros and cons of AI.

Kristine Dahl Steidel, CEO of Microsoft Norway, believes AI has a massive potential for fuelling value creation and enhancing efficiency. She also thinks Norway can lead the way in applying it responsibly.

Leading US researcher Mica R Endsley is very positive about AI, but admits to having certain reservations. She highlights here some key preconditions for interacting with AI.

What is actually meant by explainable AI? And how can decisions taken by a technology most people do not fully understand be trusted?

A new knowledge overview has clarified the fundamental risks posed by developing and applying AI in the petroleum sector, particularly where major accident risk is concerned. It finds that new technologies are being rapidly introduced.