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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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DeepSeek’s Latest Breakthrough Is Redefining AI Race

DeepSeek’s R1 breakthrough isn’t a one-off Sputnik moment. Instead, it signals a new era in the AI race—one defined by continuous innovation, a narrowing tech gap, and the transformative power of open-source collaboration in reshaping global competitiveness.

Commentary by Yasir Atalan — February 3, 2025

Quick Take: Quantum Technology Global Competition

A comparison of public funding across countries highlights the intense international competition in quantum technology and the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing technological capabilities.

Blog Post by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Andreas Schumacher — February 3, 2025

CSIS Commission on U.S. Quantum Leadership

This report provides recommendations on how the United States can advance its position in quantum technologies to be a global leader in this critical area.

Report by Adm. Michael S. Rogers, USN (Ret.), Dr. William Zeng, James Andrew Lewis, Taylar Rajic, and Jonah Force Hill — January 31, 2025

Bringing the Private Sector to Space

Today, U.S. military leaders see the revolutionary potential of commercial space. Now is the time to match rhetoric with action to make sure commercial space is integrated and used at scale in the joint force.

Report by Clayton Swope — January 30, 2025

The AI Policy Podcast

DeepSeek Deep Dive

In this crossover episode with Truth of the Matter, we discuss the origins of Chinese AI Company DeepSeek, the release of its DeepSeek R1 model and what it means for the future of U.S.- China AI competition, why it prompted such a massive reaction by U.S. policymakers and the U.S. stock market, and the Trump administration's response.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gregory C. Allen — January 29, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

DeepSeek Deep Dive

In this crossover episode with AI Policy Podcast, Andrew and Greg discuss the origins of Chinese AI Company DeepSeek, the release of its DeepSeek R1 model and what it means for the future of U.S.- China AI competition, why it prompted such a massive reaction by U.S. policymakers and the U.S. stock market, and the Trump administration's response.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gregory C. Allen — January 29, 2025

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Trump’s Moves to Modernize U.S. Technology Policy

In this latest commentary, Matt Pearl looks at the new administration's tech policy priorities and how the disruptor-in-chief will reshape the most disruptive sector. 

Commentary by Matt Pearl — January 27, 2025