Wadhwani AI Center

Conducting research on the governance, geopolitics, and national security implications of AI and other advanced technologies

The Wadhwani AI Center (formerly the Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies) at CSIS delves into crucial topics at the intersection of policy, AI, and other advanced technologies, focusing on three key themes: Governance & Regulation, Geopolitics, and National Security.

Our research and events explore how governments can balance the benefits of increased technology adoption while mitigating potential risks; how the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community can harness advanced technology for national security benefits; how governments can work together to develop practical and desirable governance structures; and what actions the United States should take to advance U.S. and allied economic and security interests. 

Governments around the world are struggling with the unique governance challenges posed by AI. Wadhwani AI Center experts analyze and propose solutions for national and multilateral AI governance efforts.

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Global competition for leadership in AI and advanced technology has risen to unprecedented levels. Research from the Wadhwani AI Center investigates how emerging technologies affect the balance of power between nations, semiconductor export controls efforts, and U.S. economic security.

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Wadhwani AI Center experts analyze the challenges and opportunities posed by AI for national security and defense. Discover how the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. intelligence community can responsible accelerate AI adoption for national security impact.

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The Department of Defense’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program: Good News, Bad News, and Unanswered Questions

Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston analyze the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. They break down what the program gets right, its limitations, and explore some unanswered questions for this flagship autonomy effort.

Report by Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston — August 6, 2024

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EU Tariffs Must Be Part of a Multipronged Strategy

Francesca Ghiretti proposes a multipronged approach to address the technological gap between the European Union and China amid the EU’s new tariffs against Chinese electric vehicles.

Commentary by Francesca Ghiretti — October 31, 2024

Mismatch of Strategy and Budgets in AI Chip Export Controls

The next administration must contend with the unwavering importance of U.S. semiconductor export controls. To maintain a competitive advantage over China, the United States must match its comprehensive export control strategy with the necessary resources.

Commentary by Gregory C. Allen — October 29, 2024

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Mismatch of Strategy and Budgets in AI Chip Export Controls

An audio version of “Mismatch of Strategy and Budgets in AI Chip Export Controls,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Gregory C. Allen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen — October 29, 2024

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Staying Ahead in the Global Technology Race: A Roadmap for Economic Security

CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department experts give recommendations on export controls, global tech governance, domestic incentives for building tech capabilities in chips and clean technologies, and the future of international tech cooperation and competition.

Digital Report by The CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department — October 29, 2024

The Truth of the Matter

The National Security Memorandum on AI

In this special episode, Andrew and Gregory C. Allen discuss the National Security Memorandum on AI the Biden administration released on October 24th, its primary audience and main objectives, and what the upcoming U.S. election could mean for its implementation. 

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gregory C. Allen — October 26, 2024

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The Biden Administration’s National Security Memorandum on AI Explained

An audio version of “The Biden Administration’s National Security Memorandum on AI Explained,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston — October 25, 2024

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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.

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

The AI Policy Podcast

The National Security Memorandum on AI

In this special episode, we discuss the National Security Memorandum on AI the Biden administration released on October 24th, its primary audience and main objectives, and what the upcoming U.S. election could mean for its implementation. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and H. Andrew Schwartz — October 24, 2024

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