Gregory C. Allen

Director, Wadhwani AI Center
Gregory C. Allen

Gregory C. Allen is the director of 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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The AI Policy Podcast

Scale AI’s Alexandr Wang on Securing U.S. AI Leadership

On May 1, 2025, the CSIS Wadhwani AI Center hosted Alexandr Wang, Founder and CEO of Scale AI, who shared insights on U.S.-China AI competition, international governance, and the new administration’s AI policy approach.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Alexandr Wang — May 2, 2025

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Scale AI’s Alexandr Wang on Securing U.S. AI Leadership

The Wadhwani AI Center is pleased to host Alexandr Wang, Founder and CEO of Scale AI, to share his insights on key issues shaping the future of AI policy, such as U.S.-China AI competition and international AI governance.

Event — May 1, 2025

The AI Policy Podcast

A New Vision for Advancing AI Governance with Andrew Freedman

Andrew Freedman, Chief Strategic Officer at Fathom, joins to discuss the origins and purpose of Fathom, key initiatives shaping AI policy around the country, and the current administrations approach to AI governance.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen — April 16, 2025

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DeepSeek: A Deep Dive

China’s DeepSeek AI tests U.S. chip controls, raising concerns over smuggled tech and growing self-reliance. Experts urge tougher enforcement to protect U.S. dominance.

Congressional Testimony by Gregory C. Allen — April 8, 2025

The AI Policy Podcast

Mapping Chinese AI Regulation with Matt Sheehan

Matt Sheehan, fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins to speak on China and AI today. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen — April 2, 2025

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