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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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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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Audio Briefs

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

Tactically Responsive Space: An Emerging New Deterrence Tool

The specter of a potential Russian on-orbit, antisatellite nuclear weapon demands a new way of thinking about how space might be used by an adversary and an assessment of the ability of the U.S. Department of Defense to quickly respond to new threats on orbit.

Commentary by John Plumb — October 31, 2024