AI, Autonomy, and National Security

The implications of AI, autonomy and other emerging technologies for national security and defense

The development of AI and other technologies have posed both challenges and opportunities for national security and defense. Wadhwani AI Center experts explore how the U.S. Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and allied defense institutions leverage AI for national security purposes. Analyses from the Wadhwani AI Center cover topics ranging from barriers to the DOD's adoption of AI and advanced technologies to its shifting strategy and policy on autonomous weapons, and how AI-enabled systems are transforming warfare.

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How Ukraine’s Operation “Spider’s Web” Redefines Asymmetric Warfare

Kateryna Bondar unpacks Operation “Spider's Web”—a groundbreaking drone offensive that blends low-cost technology, precision targeting, and strategic planning to expose the vulnerabilities of powerful militaries and redefine the future of strategic warfare.

Critical Questions by Kateryna Bondar — June 2, 2025

Scale AI’s Alexandr Wang on Securing U.S. AI Leadership

The Wadhwani AI Center is pleased to host Alexandr Wang, Founder and CEO of Scale AI, to share his insights on key issues shaping the future of AI policy, such as U.S.-China AI competition and international AI governance.

Event — May 1, 2025

Scale AI’s Alexandr Wang on Securing U.S. AI Leadership

CSIS welcomed Alexandr Wang, Founder and CEO of Scale AI, to discuss key issues shaping the future of AI policy, such as U.S.-China AI competition, international AI governance, and the new administration’s approach to AI innovation, regulation, and global standards.

Transcript — May 1, 2025

The Truth of the Matter

Drones and AI on the Ukrainian Battlefield

Kateryna Bondar, fellow in the CSIS Wadhwani AI Center, joins the podcast to discuss how Ukraine is using AI-driven unmanned systems to reduce direct warfighter involvement while enhancing combat effectiveness.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Kateryna Bondar — April 2, 2025

CSIS the truth of the matter