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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Spectrum, 6G, and the Future of AI Leadership

As AI continues to develop, spectrum policy will become more essential to building the infrastructure needed to meet demand and realize its full capabilities.

Commentary by Taylar Rajic and Matt Pearl — May 6, 2026

It’s Time for AI Policy to Get Serious About the AI Adoption Gap

In this latest piece, Shiva Goel and Matt Pearl argue that U.S. policy needs to double-down on AI adoption and propose a solution: rewarding colleges and universities that launch AI Adoption Accelerators to promote deployment in their local communities.

Commentary by Shiva Goel and Matt Pearl — November 20, 2025

Quantum Sensing and the Future of Warfare: Five Essential Reforms to Stay Competitive

States has ceded key technological terrain in quantum. The administration’s research and development priorities elevate quantum’s importance from fundamental science to critical technologies, but five key reforms must be implemented to regain U.S. dominance. 

Commentary by Jahara Matisek, Katrina Schweiker, and Morgan Bazilian — October 9, 2025

The Truth of the Matter

Protecting the Backbone of the Internet

CSIS’s Erin Murphy joins the podcast to discuss why subsea cables are so important to global security and how they can impact competition with China.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Erin L. Murphy — February 24, 2025

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A Real Risk for Artificial Intelligence

Jim Lewis looks at why focusing solely on the risks of AI in regulation could actually be harming innovation.  

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — June 11, 2024