[Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund: AI Discovers Risks Overlooked By Others] Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Has Been Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) To Assist In Managing Its Portfolio And Is Impressed By The Technology's Ability To Capture Risks Overlooked By The Media And External Suppliers. The Fund's AI Tools Can Identify Companies In Its Stock Portfolio That May Be Involved In Issues Such As Forced Labor, Corruption, Or Fraud, Often Providing Early Warnings Before International Media Reports Or Data Providers Issue Alerts. The Fund Stated That The Use Of AI Has Helped It Identify And Sell Related Investments Before The Market Reacts To Risks, Thus Avoiding Potential Losses. Currently, The Fund Is Continuously Exploring New Uses For AI In Portfolio Risk Management

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