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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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

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The AI Policy Podcast

Week 1 of the Trump administration, AGI timelines, and DeepSeek

The AI Policy Podcast is joined by Lennart Heim, Senior Information Scientist at the RAND Corporation, to talk the Trump administrations AI EO and more.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Brielle Hill — January 24, 2025

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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