AI & Emerging Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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What Comes Next After Trump’s AI Deals in the Gulf
Recent major U.S. chip export deals with the Gulf mark the emergence of a new powerhouse in the AI race.

AI Governance Needs Federalism, Not a Federally Imposed Moratorium
Congress should reject the proposed “AI preemption moratorium.” It is bad policy and is likely unconstitutional under the Tenth Amendment.

The Law Already Supports AI in Government — RAG Shows the Way
Retrieval-Augmented Generation offers federal agencies a way to build AI systems today within legal frameworks that already exist.

Open Questions for China’s Open-Source AI Regulation
China's accelerating wave of AI regulation makes one thing clear: the era of lightly-governed open-source AI in the country is ending.

Shaping the World’s AI Future: How the U.S. and China Compete to Promote Their Digital Visions
To win the AI race with China, Kayla Blomquist & Keegan McBride argue the U.S. must focus on three attributes: quality, reach & adaptability.

The Just Security Podcast: Trump’s AI Strategy Takes Shape
Is a distinct Trump strategy for AI beginning to emerge—and what will that mean for the United States and the rest of the world?

When AI Fuels Atrocities — And How It Can Help Prevent Them
Generative AI can fuel new forms of manipulation, but also holds promise for mitigating atrocities and enabling early detection.

U.S. AI-Driven “Catch and Revoke” Initiative Threatens First Amendment Rights
The State Department's AI-enabled "Catch and Revoke" initiative will dissuade individuals from exercising First Amendment-protected activities.

Shaping the AI Action Plan: Responses to the White House’s Request for Information
A thematic roundup of proposals aimed at shaping the Trump administration's new AI Action Plan.

The United States Must Avoid AI’s Chernobyl Moment
Without smart and targeted oversight, the United States risks a Chernobyl moment — a public backlash that could cripple AI development.

Export Controls on Open-Source Models Will Not Win the AI Race
Policymakers should balance the benefits of open-source AI development with the need to address geopolitical considerations.

The Munich Security Conference Provides an Opportunity to Improve on the AI Elections Accord
Ahead of the Munich Security Conference, one crucial issue is at risk of falling by the wayside: protecting democracy from abuses of AI.