AI Governance Project

The CSIS AI Governance Project seeks to answer vitally important questions about the future of Artificial Intelligence

Like electricity, computers, and other general-purpose technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning technology has become increasingly critical to innovation and growth across nearly every industry worldwide. As AI and AI-enabled technologies have become more capable and autonomous, calls to ensure that AI is used ethically and governed appropriately have grown.

The CSIS AI Governance Project seeks to answer vitally important questions about the future of Artificial Intelligence and its implications for the global economy and international security, including:

  • How can private and public organizations robustly implement AI Ethical Principles in practice?
  • How can governments and international organizations implement AI regulations, standards, and other governance mechanisms to balance the benefits of increased AI adoption and the need to mitigate against potential risks?
  • What technical aspects of AI technology do policymakers need to understand in order to make well-informed decisions?
  • As militaries and intelligence organizations prioritize AI technology, what effects will the rise of AI have on the future of international security? 

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Allen

Gregory C. Allen

Director, AI Governance Project and Senior Fellow, Strategic Technologies Program
Akhil Thadani

Akhil Thadani

Research Associate, Project on AI Governance, Strategic Technologies Program
Hiroki Habuka

Hiroki Habuka

Senior Associate (Non-resident), AI Governance Project and Strategic Technologies Program

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Photo: Courtesy of NASA

Choking off China’s Access to the Future of AI

In a transformation of U.S. export control policy, the Biden administration seeks to exploit U.S. dominance over “chokepoints” in the semiconductor supply chain to block China’s ambitions for Artificial Intelligence leadership and technological self-sufficiency.

Report by Gregory C. Allen — October 11, 2022

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Improved Export Controls Enforcement Technology Needed for U.S. National Security

At a time when the need for robust U.S. export controls is more strategically critical than any time since the end of the Cold War, BIS requires a massive upgrade to its export control enforcement technology, which Congress should provide immediately.

Report by Gregory C. Allen , Emily Benson , and William Alan Reinsch — November 30, 2022

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CSIS Launches AI Council

Comprised of 17 distinguished global leaders, the council is an international effort co-chaired by Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO of Accenture, and Brad Smith, President and Vice Chair of Microsoft.

Press Release — October 26, 2022

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Choking off China’s Access to the Future of AI

In a transformation of U.S. export control policy, the Biden administration seeks to exploit U.S. dominance over “chokepoints” in the semiconductor supply chain to block China’s ambitions for Artificial Intelligence leadership and technological self-sufficiency.

Report by Gregory C. Allen — October 11, 2022

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Report Launch: Software-Defined Warfare

Join CSIS for a panel discussion on software-defined warfare with Nand Mulchandani, CTO of the CIA, and Lt. General (Ret.) John N.T. “Jack” Shanahan, former Director of the DOD's Joint AI Center.

Event by Gregory C. Allen , Nand Mulchandani , and Lt. General (Ret.) John N.T. “Jack” Shanahan — September 7, 2022

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Software-Defined Warfare: Architecting the DOD's Transition to the Digital Age

A new report from the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program discusses how the only way for the DOD to stay competitive in a new warfighting environment is to ensure that it uses the most potent weapon available: technology, and more specifically, software.

Report by Nand Mulchandani and Lt. General (Ret.) John N.T. “Jack” Shanahan — September 6, 2022