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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Audio Briefs

What the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance Reveals About Global Power Shifts

An audio version of "⁠What the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance Reveals About Global Power Shifts⁠," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Laura Caroli and Matt Mande. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Laura Caroli and Matt Mande — October 7, 2025

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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

The AI Policy Podcast

The Energy Cost of AI with Joseph Majkut

Joseph Majkut joins to take an in-depth look at energy's role in AI. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Joseph Majkut — October 2, 2025

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The AI Policy Podcast

Is China Done with Nvidia’s AI Chips?

We cover AI mega-investments, China’s Nvidia chip ban, Anthropic’s copyright deal, and Nvidia/ASML spending.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Sadie McCullough — September 24, 2025

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The AI Policy Podcast

Why is China's AI Sector Booming?

In this episode, we discuss China's focus on AI adoption, the underlying factors driving investor enthusiasm, and the national security implications of China's booming AI industry.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Sadie McCullough — September 12, 2025

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