Gregory C. Allen

Senior Adviser, Wadhwani AI Center
Gregory C. Allen

Gregory C. Allen is senior adviser with the Wadhwani AI Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) where he leads a team of scholars researching AI policy, governance, diplomacy, geopolitics, and national security. Mr. Allen plays an important role in shaping the U.S. and allied AI policy agenda, including at major international fora such as the 2023 and 2024 G7 Summits and the AI Safety Summit series. His recent research focuses on AI and semiconductor export controls and U.S.-China AI competition. The Economist has described Mr. Allen’s work in this field as “very much at the center of the formulation of current U.S. policy,” and Semafor called him “the most-watched U.S. analyst on the subject.” Prior to joining CSIS, Allen was the director of strategy and policy at the Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, where he oversaw the development and implementation of the DOD’s AI strategy. Before serving in the DOD, he was the head of market analysis and competitive strategy at Blue Origin and a corporate strategy consultant advising executives in the semiconductor, high-performance computing, robotics, and space/satellite industries. Mr. Allen holds a joint MPP/MBA degree from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and the Harvard Business School. 

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Countering China’s Challenge to American AI Leadership

To stay ahead in the AI race with China, the U.S. must protect its lead in advanced chips and strengthen export controls that shape global computing power. Leadership in AI hinges on securing the technologies and supply chains that underpin modern national security.

Congressional Testimony by Gregory C. Allen — December 2, 2025

The AI Policy Podcast

How to Build a Career in AI Policy

Greg and Matt discuss career advice for aspiring AI policy professionals.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Matt Mande — October 30, 2025

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The AI Policy Podcast

Sora 2 and the Deepfake Boom

We cover OpenAI's latest video-generation model Sora 2 and concrete harms and potential risks from deepfakes.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Sadie McCullough — October 23, 2025

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The AI Policy Podcast

What California's SB 53 Means for AI Safety

Greg and Sadie dive into California's new AI transparency law, SB 53.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Sadie McCullough — October 9, 2025

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The AI Policy Podcast

The Energy Cost of AI with Joseph Majkut

Joseph Majkut joins to take an in-depth look at energy's role in AI. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Joseph Majkut — October 2, 2025

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