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Facing the Risk

This report examines current trends in facial recognition development and deployment around the world to understand how the technology is being produced and used, and what can be done to ensure deployments respect fundamental human rights and freedoms.

Report by Amy K. Lehr and William Crumpler — July 27, 2021

Ransomware and International Politics

A number of recent dramatic incidents have put ransomware in the spotlight. In this commentary, CSIS’s James Lewis explores how the Biden administration can shape the future of ransomware.

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — July 15, 2021

National Security Implications of Leadership in Autonomous Vehicles

Widespread deployment of AVs can create new risks to national security, particularly when considered in the context of tech competition between the United States and China. This report explores these concerns and highlights the importance of U.S. leadership in the market.

Report by James Andrew Lewis — June 28, 2021

Regulating Facial Recognition Technology

State and local governments are restricting facial recognition technologies over misunderstandings about how the technology works. CSIS's Jim Lewis corrects some common misconceptions about facial recognition and proposes a more effective approach to regulation.

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — June 28, 2021

How Does Facial Recognition Work?

As policymakers consider how to regulate facial recognition, it is important that their efforts be grounded in fact. This report provides an examination of how the technology works and how to understand questions about its performance and operation.

Report by James Andrew Lewis and William Crumpler — June 10, 2021