CSIS’s Strategic Technologies Program, Renewing American Innovation, and the Wadhwani AI Center lead the research on how rapid technological change affects all aspects of society, from national security to daily life.

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The Biden Administration’s National Security Memorandum on AI Explained

Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston break down the Biden administration’s National Security Memorandum on AI, its primary audiences and objectives, and what the upcoming U.S. election could mean for its implementation.

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Back & Forth: Intel and the Semiconductor Industry

A new issue of Back & Forth explores the risks and opportunities of Intel’s centrality in U.S. semiconductor strategy. Christina Alfonso caveats the argument presented by CSIS’s Sujai Shivakumar and Charles Wessner for sustained federal funding for Intel Corporation.

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Christina Alfonso — January 13, 2025

Competition in the Shadow of Technology

Technological advancements are reshaping international relations and deterrence strategies; this report examines the strategic calculus behind revealing disruptive military capabilities and their impact on great power competition in an era of unprecedented innovation.

Report by Benjamin Jensen, Yasir Atalan, Can Mutlu, and Jose M. Macias III — December 16, 2024

Does Ukraine Already Have Functional CJADC2 Technology?

Ukrainian situational awareness system Delta offers a model for Western militaries to consider when developing CJADC2 systems. It demonstrates how battlefield-driven innovation, AI integration, and allied collaboration can create effective command-and-control ecosystems.

Report by Kateryna Bondar — December 11, 2024