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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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Critical Questions by Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston — October 25, 2024

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Understanding the Military AI Ecosystem of Ukraine

Kateryna Bondar examines the Ukrainian government initiatives and key institutions driving the development of military AI capabilities. She also explores the preconditions that have shaped their adoption in the Ukraine war.

Report by Kateryna Bondar — November 12, 2024

Innovation Lightbulb: The U.S. State-Level R&D Landscape

The top 15 U.S. states in R&D expenditures contributed a substantial 78 percent of the nation’s total R&D expenditures in 2022. State-level tax incentives play a critical role in strengthening local innovation ecosystems and addressing unique regional needs. 

Newsletter by Arrizka Faida — November 8, 2024

U.S. Department of Treasury Releases Final Ruling on Section 45X

On October 24, the U.S. Department of Treasury released its final rule on Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit. The final rule changes previously controversial guidance, offering mineral producers significant benefits that were previously inaccessible.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — November 6, 2024

Did U.S. Semiconductor Export Controls Harm Innovation?

A study of 30 leading semiconductor firms finds that recent U.S. export controls aimed at China have not hindered innovation. Rather, impacted companies increased R&D and patent filings over-proportionally, possibly due to strong growth in AI semiconductors.

Commentary by Andreas Schumacher — November 5, 2024

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India’s Ascending Role for U.S. Economic Security

An audio version of “India’s Ascending Role for U.S. Economic Security,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Richard M. Rossow. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Richard M. Rossow — November 1, 2024

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Rethinking Competition with China on Clean Technologies

An audio version of “Rethinking Competition with China on Clean Technologies,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ilaria Mazzocco. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Ilaria Mazzocco — November 1, 2024

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Staying Ahead in the Global Technology Race

Please join the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department for a virtual event on October 31st from 2-4 pm ET to discuss the upcoming Department compendium: Staying Ahead in the Global Technology Race.

Event — October 31, 2024