Reference Shelf
A working library of tools, sources, and useful systems thinking
This is the curated side of the site: references worth keeping close when you are planning AI adoption, choosing tools, or improving daily operations without adding clutter.
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AI Fundamentals
State of AI Report
www.stateof.aiThe annual benchmark for AI progress across research, industry, and geopolitics. Essential reading before any board-level AI conversation.
Tools & Platforms
Ollama
ollama.comRun open-source LLMs locally. The fastest way to test models without an API key or data leaving your infrastructure.
Learning Resources
fast.ai — Practical Deep Learning
www.fast.aiFree, no-nonsense deep learning course aimed at practitioners. Best entry point for developers who want to move from AI user to AI builder.
Data & Compliance
Datatilsynet: AI and Personal Data
www.datatilsynet.noNorway's data protection authority guidance on AI and GDPR. Required reading for any Norwegian business deploying AI.
Norwegian AI Ecosystem
NORA.ai — Norwegian Open AI Lab
www.nora.aiNorway's national AI research hub connecting universities, industry, and government. A good starting point for understanding the domestic AI landscape.
Startup Resources
AWS Activate
aws.amazon.comUp to $100K in AWS credits for qualifying startups. Requires a qualifying investor or accelerator — plan the application well before you need the credits.
AI Fundamentals
The AI Index — Stanford HAI
aiindex.stanford.eduStanford's data-driven measure of AI's economic and societal impact. Useful when you need numbers to back a business case.
Tools & Platforms
Hugging Face
huggingface.coThe largest open hub for AI models, datasets, and demos. Start here when evaluating which models to run or fine-tune.
Learning Resources
Neural Networks: Zero to Hero — Andrej Karpathy
karpathy.aiKarpathy's YouTube series building neural nets from scratch. The clearest conceptual foundation for understanding LLM internals.
Data & Compliance
EU AI Act — Plain Language Guide
artificialintelligenceact.euPlain-language overview of the EU AI Act risk categories and obligations. Bookmark before your next client conversation about AI compliance.
Norwegian AI Ecosystem
Innovasjon Norge
www.innovasjonnorge.noThe Norwegian government's primary startup funding body. Key source for matching funds, growth programmes, and international market entry support.
Startup Resources
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
www.microsoft.comAzure credits plus GitHub Copilot and OpenAI access. Most relevant for Nordic AI startups targeting enterprise clients.