Trillion Dollar Tech

Marthe Skaar discusses Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), also known as the "oil fund," highlighting its size (19,000 billion kroner), global investments, and the increasing role of technology and AI in its operations. She emphasizes the fund's ambition to be a leader in AI-driven capital management, focusing on efficiency, improved investment decisions, and enhanced risk management, including cyber defense. Skaar provides examples of how AI is used within the fund, such as in an investment simulator, to optimize trading, and in a communication dashboard, illustrating the broad applicability of technology across the organization. She also touches on the fund's contribution to Norway's public expenses and its investment strategy across various asset classes.