Akhil Thadani

Research Associate, Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies
Akhil Thadani

Akhil Thadani is a research associate with the Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He provides research and program support on a range of issues impacted by Asia’s evolving connectivity landscape, including trade, digital infrastructure, geostrategy, and China’s Belt and Road initiative. Prior to joining CSIS, he was a research assistant with the Security and Political Economy Lab at the University of Southern California and interned with the CSIS Economics Program, the Eurasia Group’s Geostrategy team, and the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. He received his BS in political science from Texas A&M University.

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Advancing Cooperative AI Governance at the 2023 G7 Summit

In this new report, the CSIS AI Council, co-chaired by Julie Sweet and Brad Smith, calls on the G7 to align on norms and terminology for AI regulation, to encourage the cooperative development of AI standards, and to adopt principles for responsible AI governance.

Report by Gregory C. Allen and Akhil Thadani — April 26, 2023

Emerging Security Issues in Space Policy

The Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Wednesday, December 14 at 2:00pm ET hosted a two-part event exploring emerging security issues in space policy.

Event by Kari A. Bingen , Makena Young , Akhil Thadani , Honorable John F. Plumb, PhD. , Commissioner Brendan Carr , April McClain-Delaney , and Sarah Mineiro — December 14, 2022

Low Orbit, High Stakes

The competition to provide broadband from low Earth orbit (LEO) is one of the most important, least appreciated geostrategic developments underway. These networks hope to bring more of the world online and will bring substantial economic and strategic implications.

Report by Makena Young and Akhil Thadani — December 14, 2022

Allied Smart Cities

Population growth and urbanization are reshaping global networks, driving demand for digital infrastructure. Developing a high-standard smart city model can revitalize city infrastructure, close the digital divide, and promote democratic norms in digital infrastructure.

Report by Matthew P. Goodman , Akhil Thadani , and Matthew Wayland — June 14, 2022