AI safety: A regulatory perspective

Companies on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) are integrating advanced technologies to supplement and replace human-performed tasks both offshore and onshore. The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (HAVTIL), through ongoing follow-up, see a rising use and reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for critical operations. In the coming years it is expected that the utilization of AI will increase within the petroleum sector. Based on developments in the petroleum industry, HAVTIL will over the next three to five years be devoting greater attention to AI-related safety. This paper will outline the main priorities for HAVTIL going forward.