Emerging Technologies

Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, the internet of things and quantum are fundamentally changing the world we live in

The STP studies the political, economic, and social transformations of this fourth industrial revolution, and provides recommendations to design policies and systems that will amplify its promise while anticipating and mitigating negative consequences.

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The Era of Purposeful Genomic Manipulation Begins: Can DoD benefit?

Join the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program for an event on purposeful genomic manipulation and potential implications for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Event by Carol Kuntz , James Andrew Lewis , Alexander Titus, PhD , and Jim Brase — September 13, 2022

The Future of Quantum – Public/Private Collaboration for Innovation and Adoption

Join the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program for the next event in our quantum series on the need for public-private collaboration surrounding quantum innovation and adoption.

Event by James Andrew Lewis , Dustin Moody , Celia Merzbacher , and Ben McCarty — September 6, 2022

Genomes: The Era of Purposeful Manipulation Begins

The purposeful manipulation of genomes holds great economic promise and has broad strategic implications. If the United States wants to ensure leadership in this sector, the DOD needs to make structural reforms in its approach to emerging technologies.

Report by Carol Kuntz — July 8, 2022

The Future of Quantum – Powering the Innovation Ecosystem from the Private Sector

Join CSIS for an event to closer examine the role of the private sector in quantum innovation.

Event by James Andrew Lewis , Robert Liscouski , and Jay Gambetta — June 21, 2022

DOD Is Updating Its Decade-Old Autonomous Weapons Policy, but Confusion Remains Widespread

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is planning to update its autonomous weapons policy. Given misconceptions about what the decade-old policy says, this is an opportunity for improving clarity among DOD technology research and development organizations.

Commentary by Gregory C. Allen — June 6, 2022

Encryption Security for a Post Quantum World

A quantum computer of sufficient sophistication would threaten much of the encryption used today. This post explores the foundations of encryption, the potential threat of quantum computers, and offers lessons from a prior encryption transition for a post quantum world.

Blog Post by Georgia Wood — June 2, 2022

Russia Probably Has Not Used AI-Enabled Weapons in Ukraine, but That Could Change

There is little reason to believe that Russia is using artificial intelligence-enabled autonomous weapons in Ukraine. This commentary explores Russia's potential to deploy autonomous weapons, with or without advanced AI.

Commentary by Gregory C. Allen — May 26, 2022

One Key Challenge for Diplomacy on AI: China’s Military Does Not Want to Talk

While Chinese officials have been open about their willingness to engage in diplomatic talks on artificial intelligence (AI), in practice, China often refuses to put the topic on the agenda. This commentary observes the future of U.S.-China diplomacy on AI.

Commentary by Gregory C. Allen — May 20, 2022

The Future of Quantum – Driving Innovation and Security from the Government

Join CSIS for the next event in the Future of Quantum Series to discuss the government's approach to promoting and safeguarding against innovations in quantum.

Event by James Andrew Lewis , Jonah Force Hill , and Charles Tahan — May 16, 2022

Across Drones, AI, and Space, Commercial Tech Is Flexing Military Muscle in Ukraine

Ukraine’s ingenuity at rapidly turning commercial technology into military capability has played an enormous role in its success. This commentary offers lessons for U.S. policymakers to increase adoption of commercial technology by the Department of Defense.

Commentary by Gregory C. Allen — May 13, 2022

Press Briefing: Previewing President Biden’s Meeting with President Lula of Brazil

"How Private Are Chinese Companies?": A Big Data China Event

The Private Sector and the 2023 Summit for Democracy: A Preview

Rating India 2023: Key Opportunities and Risks

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