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 responsibly accelerate AI adoption for national security impact.

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Featured Analysis

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Understanding U.S. Allies’ Current Legal Authority to Implement AI and Semiconductor Export Controls

What is the state of U.S. allies’ export controls on AI and semiconductor technologies? This report by Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston explores the legal tools and policy frameworks shaping allied export controls and the challenges of aligning them with U.S. national security requirements.

Report by Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston — March 14, 2025

Recent Work

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DeepSeek: A Deep Dive

China’s DeepSeek AI tests U.S. chip controls, raising concerns over smuggled tech and growing self-reliance. Experts urge tougher enforcement to protect U.S. dominance.

Congressional Testimony by Gregory C. Allen — April 8, 2025

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

Presented by Wadhwani AI Center
May 1, 2025 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT

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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

Audio Briefs

The EU AI Continent Action Plan

An audio version of “The EU AI Continent Action Plan,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Laura Caroli. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Laura Caroli — April 22, 2025

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The EU AI Continent Action Plan

Will the EU “AI Continent Action Plan” reinvigorate European AI innovation? Dr. Laura Caroli breaks down the key elements of this framework to boost AI development and adoption across the continent and unpacks how it relates to other prominent EU AI initiatives.

Critical Questions by Laura Caroli — April 22, 2025

The AI Policy Podcast

A New Vision for Advancing AI Governance with Andrew Freedman

Andrew Freedman, Chief Strategic Officer at Fathom, joins to discuss the origins and purpose of Fathom, key initiatives shaping AI policy around the country, and the current administrations approach to AI governance.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen — April 16, 2025

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DeepSeek: A Deep Dive

China’s DeepSeek AI tests U.S. chip controls, raising concerns over smuggled tech and growing self-reliance. Experts urge tougher enforcement to protect U.S. dominance.

Congressional Testimony by Gregory C. Allen — April 8, 2025

The AI Policy Podcast

Mapping Chinese AI Regulation with Matt Sheehan

Matt Sheehan, fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins to speak on China and AI today. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen — April 2, 2025

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