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CSIS is a prominent Washington D.C. think tank; this program page is a hub for policy-oriented analysis on technology and national security, relevant to AI governance and international coordination discussions.
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Strategic Technologies Program analyzes the intersection of technology, national security, and international competition. It produces policy analysis on topics including AI governance, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies with geopolitical implications. The program informs policymakers and the public on technology strategy and regulation.
Key Points
- •Focuses on technology policy at the intersection of national security and international competition, including AI and emerging tech governance.
- •Produces 'Critical Questions' briefs and reports aimed at policymakers on strategic technology challenges.
- •Covers geopolitical dimensions of AI development including US-China competition and allied coordination.
- •Addresses issues of authoritarianism, human rights, and democratic governance in the context of technology deployment.
- •Serves as a key Washington D.C. think tank resource for technology governance and policy analysis.
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|---|---|---|
| AI Misuse Risk Cruxes | Crux | 65.0 |
| International AI Coordination Game Model | Analysis | 59.0 |
| AI Authoritarian Tools | Risk | 91.0 |
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# Strategic Technologies Program
The Strategic Technologies Program (STP) conducts research on the social, economic, and security challenges created by emerging technologies to inform effective policy solutions and best practices
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The STP’s research agenda includes cybersecurity, emerging technologies and innovation, frameworks for digital governance, 5G networks and telecommunications, surveillance and privacy, and the role of technology in power and conflict.
The STP brings together technologists, policymakers, civil society, and business leaders from around the world. In a time when disruptive technologies are reshaping the global economy and society, the program provides pragmatic and data-driven analysis and policy recommendations to face these challenges.
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