Concern for the future of technology: Fewer people are choosing technology studies
As artificial intelligence (AI) takes on an increasingly larger role in society, concern is growing regarding who will develop these systems. The company Tietoevry is now warning that fewer young people are choosing to study technology, which could have consequences for how future digital solutions are designed.
Experts fear that a lack of technological expertise could lead to so-called "biased" artificial intelligence. If developer environments become too homogeneous, there is a risk that the technology will not reflect the entire population. This could mean that AI tools are less capable of understanding the needs of different groups in society.
For Norway, this is a significant challenge. The digitalization of the public and private sectors requires many skilled minds who understand both coding and ethics. When application numbers for technical subjects decline, it becomes more difficult for Norwegian companies to compete internationally and develop safe, inclusive solutions.
To solve this problem, many point to the need to make technology studies more attractive to a broader group of students. It is not just about learning programming, but also about understanding how technology affects people's everyday lives and rights.
The way forward will require closer cooperation between educational institutions and the business sector. The goal is to ensure that the technology of the future is developed by a diverse team, so that the tools we use every day are fair and accessible to everyone in Norway.