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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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International AI Policy: Outlook for 2025

Join the Wadhwani AI Center on December 9 for the International AI Policy: Outlook for 2025 conference exploring the latest international efforts in AI policy.

Event — December 9, 2024

The AI Policy Podcast

Understanding the AI Policy Landscape with Alondra Nelson

In this episode, we are joined by Alondra Nelson, the Harold F. Linder Chair in the School of Social Science at the Institute of Advanced Study, and the former acting director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen — December 9, 2024

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The AI Policy Podcast

Scaling Laws, a Chinese AI Ecosystem Update, and a Manhattan Project for AI

In this episode, we discuss recent reporting that so called "scaling laws" are slowing and the potential implications for the policy community (0:37), the latest models coming out of the China AI ecosystem (12:37), the U.S. China - Economic Security Review Commission recommendation for a Manhattan Project for AI (19:02), and the biggest takeaways from the first draft of the European Union's General Purpose AI Code of Practice (25:46).

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Brielle Hill — November 25, 2024

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Energy Scramble: Ensuring U.S. Leadership in AI

Joseph Majkut joins the podcast to discuss the intersection of AI and energy policy, AI’s huge energy requirements, and how to finance infrastructure development to meet these energy needs.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Joseph Majkut — November 21, 2024

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The Promise of AI Governance with Vilas Dhar

In this episode we are joined by Vilas Dhar, President and Trustee of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, a 21st century $1.5 billion philanthropy advancing AI and data solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen — November 20, 2024

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Ensuring U.S. Leadership in AI

Please join the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department for an event that explores the critical infrastructure gaps in data centers and energy systems needed to support AI’s rapid growth.

Event — November 13, 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence into the Next National Security Council

As the National Security Council readies for transition, it’s time to move from static reports to AI-driven insights, creating a smarter, faster policy engine to guide the United States' national security strategy in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen and Jose M. Macias III — November 13, 2024