Wadhwani AI Center

Conducting research on the governance, geopolitics, and national security implications of AI and other advanced technologies

The Wadhwani AI Center (formerly the Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies) at CSIS delves into crucial topics at the intersection of policy, AI, and other advanced technologies, focusing on three key themes: Governance & Regulation, Geopolitics, and National Security.

Our research and events explore how governments can balance the benefits of increased technology adoption while mitigating potential risks; how the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community can harness advanced technology for national security benefits; how governments can work together to develop practical and desirable governance structures; and what actions the United States should take to advance U.S. and allied economic and security interests. 

Governments around the world are struggling with the unique governance challenges posed by AI. Wadhwani AI Center experts analyze and propose solutions for national and multilateral AI governance efforts.

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Global competition for leadership in AI and advanced technology has risen to unprecedented levels. Research from the Wadhwani AI Center investigates how emerging technologies affect the balance of power between nations, semiconductor export controls efforts, and U.S. economic security.

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Wadhwani AI Center experts analyze the challenges and opportunities posed by AI for national security and defense. Discover how the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. intelligence community can responsible accelerate AI adoption for national security impact.

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Understanding the Biden Administration’s Updated Export Controls

Gregory C. Allen reviews the Biden administration's December 2, 2024, updates to AI and semiconductor export controls, spotlighting eight pivotal actions and their potential effects on U.S. strategic objectives.

Report by Gregory C. Allen — December 11, 2024

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International AI Policy: Outlook for 2025

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December 9, 2024 • 9:00 am – 6:00 pm EST

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The AI Policy Podcast

Executive Order on AI and Energy Infrastructure - Emergency Podcast 2.0

In this special episode of the AI Policy Podcast, Andrew, Greg, and CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program Director Joseph Majkut discuss the Biden administration's Executive Order on Advancing United States Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen, H. Andrew Schwartz, and Joseph Majkut — January 14, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Executive Order on AI and Energy Infrastructure - Emergency Podcast 2.0

CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program Director Joseph Majkut discuss the Biden administration's Executive Order on Advancing United States Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure. 

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, Gregory C. Allen, and Joseph Majkut — January 14, 2025

CSIS the truth of the matter
The AI Policy Podcast

AI Diffusion Framework - Emergency Podcast

In this pressing episode, we break down the release of the Biden administration's Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion. We discuss the rationale for this latest control, and its reception among major AI and semiconductor firms, U.S. allies, and the incoming administration. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and H. Andrew Schwartz — January 13, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

AI Diffusion Framework - Emergency Podcast

In this pressing episode, we break down the release of the Biden administration's Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion. We discuss the rationale for this latest control, and its reception among major AI and semiconductor firms, U.S. allies, and the incoming administration. 

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gregory C. Allen — January 13, 2025

CSIS the truth of the matter

AI Diffusion Framework – Emergency Podcast

In this pressing episode, CSIS's Gregory C. Allen and Andrew Schwartz break down the release of the Biden administration's Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion.

Transcript — January 13, 2025

The AI Policy Podcast

Export Control Update, White House AI Czar, OpenAI-Anduril Team-up, and China’s Loyal Wingman

We discuss the December 2nd semiconductor export control update, the Trump administration’s appointment of David Sacks as the White House AI czar, the OpenAI and Anduril partnership and its implication for national security, and the latest from China’s autonomous fighter aircraft program.  

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and H. Andrew Schwartz — December 19, 2024

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