Wadhwani AI Center

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

The Wadhwani AI Center at CSIS conducts high-impact research on the policy implications of artificial intelligence, with a focus on national security, geopolitics, economic competitiveness, and global governance.  

Since 2023, the Wadhwani AI Center has been shaping the global conversation on AI policy through expert analysis and as a trusted source of insights for the U.S. government as well as international allies and partners. Our team frequently advises bipartisan U.S. government officials and civil servants, including Congressional testimony, private briefings, and published reports. As part of our research, we regularly engage with leading AI companies and academic researchers.

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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How and Why Ukraine’s Military Is Going Digital

Ukraine survived invasion by improvising its defense innovation ecosystem, but long-term resilience depends on balancing agility in adopting new tech with centralization to scale. Kateryna Bondar shows how digitization is key to bridging the two.

Report by Kateryna Bondar — October 6, 2025

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Surveying the Future of U.S. Open Foundation Model Policy

The Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies is pleased to host the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration for a panel event on open foundation model policy on March 21 at 4:00 PM ET. 

Event — March 21, 2024

Surveying the Future of U.S. Open Foundation Model Policy

The Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies hosted the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration for a panel event on open foundation model policy. 

Transcript — March 21, 2024

The AI Policy Podcast

The Future of AI and Autonomy in the Automotive Industry with Volvo CEO Jim Rowan

In this episode, we are joined by Volvo CEO Jim Rowan to discuss how AI and autonomy are transforming Volvo's business, the fragmented regulatory environment around autonomous driving, navigating the increasingly tense U.S.-China relationship, its implications for the EV industry, and upcoming policy changes to look out for.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and H. Andrew Schwartz — March 15, 2024

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Advancing the G7’s Relationship with Africa through AI

Preceding the first Industry, Tech, and Digital ministerial meeting of the Italian G7 presidency, Gregory C. Allen and Georgia Adamson advise G7 staff to seize the opportunity to form a mutually beneficial partnership on AI with the African Union. 

Commentary by Gregory C. Allen and Georgia Adamson — March 14, 2024

The AI Policy Podcast

The State of the Global Semiconductor Competition with Chris Miller

On this special episode of the AI Policy Podcast, we are joined by Chris Miller, author of Chip War: the Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology, and Professor of International History at Tufts University. We discuss Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo's CHIPS act announcement, how the semiconductor landscape has changed since Chip War was published, why U.S. export controls on Russia and China are leaky, and the latest news from the Chinese semiconductor industry.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and H. Andrew Schwartz — February 28, 2024

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