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CSIS seeks to answer vital questions about the future of Artificial Intelligence and its implications for the future of warfare, U.S. national security, and the global economy, with analysis by the Wadhwani AI Center, Strategic Technologies Program, and Futures Lab.

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Winning the Tech Race with China Requires More than Restrictions

Export controls aren’t a grand strategy. In the race against China, the United States' edge in AI will come from talent, education, infrastructure, and public innovation—not just restrictions.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — April 17, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Securing Full Stack U.S. Leadership in AI

Navin Girishankar, president of the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department, and Joseph Majkut, director of the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program, join the podcast to discuss U.S. full stack leadership in AI, laying out all of the energy and tech components needed to achieve global AI dominance.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, Navin Girishankar, and Joseph Majkut — March 17, 2025

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The AI Policy Podcast

Deepseek Report, Manus AI, and the DOD’s New Acquisition Approach

In this episode, we discuss the Wadhwani AI Center’s latest publication on the implications of DeepSeek for the future of export controls (0:40), Chinese company Manus AI (9:05), what Secretary Hegseth’s memo means for the DOD AI ecosystem (15:27), and xAI’s acquisition of 1 million square feet for its new data center in Memphis (21:28).  

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and H. Andrew Schwartz — March 12, 2025

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DeepSeek, Huawei, Export Controls, and the Future of the U.S.-China AI Race

In Gregory C. Allen’s latest report, he examines DeepSeek’s origins, achievements, and geopolitical impact, highlighting its implications for AI and semiconductor export controls. The report explores challenges for policymakers in the evolving U.S.-China tech race.

Report by Gregory C. Allen — March 7, 2025

The AI Policy Podcast

The UAE's AI Ambitions

We outline the biggest takeaways from our recent report about the UAE's role in the global AI race, the details of the Microsoft-G42 deal, our assessment of the UAE-China relationship when it comes to AI technology, and the future of export controls.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Georgia Adamson — March 4, 2025

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