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The Promise of AI Governance with Vilas Dhar Nov 20, 2024

In this episode we are joined by Vilas Dhar, President and Trustee of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, a 21st century $1.5 billion philanthropy advancing AI and data solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all. We discuss his background (1:26), the foundation and its approach to AI philanthropy (4:11), building public sector capacity in AI (13:00), the definition of AI governance (20:07), ongoing multilateral governance efforts (23:01), how liberal and authoritarian norms affect AI (28:35), and what the future of AI might look like (30:30).

Predicting AI Policy in the Second Trump Administration Nov 07, 2024

In this episode, we discuss what AI policy might look like under the second Trump administration. We dive into the first Trump administration's achievements (0:50), how the Trump campaign handled AI policy (3:37), and where the new administration might fall on key issue areas like national security (5:59), safety (7:37), export controls (11:27), open-source (14:04), and more.

The National Security Memorandum on AI Oct 25, 2024

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.

AI and Advanced Technologies in the Fight: Combatant Command and Service Collaboration Oct 02, 2024

On this special episode, Wadhwani AI Center director Gregory C. Allen is joined by Schuyler Moore, the first-ever Chief Technology Officer of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Justin Fanelli, the Chief Technology Officer of the Department of the Navy, and Dr. Alex Miller, the Chief Technology Officer for the Chief of Staff of the Army for a discussion on the warfighter's adoption of emerging technologies. They discuss how U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), in conjunction with the Army and Navy, has been driving the use of AI and other advanced technologies through a series of exercises such as Desert Sentry, Digital Falcon Oasis, Desert Guardian, and Project Convergence.

The European Perspective on AI Governance with Dragoș Tudorache Sep 16, 2024

In this episode, we are joined by former MEP Dragoș Tudorache, co-rapporteur of the EU AI Act and Chair of the Special Committee on AI in the Digital Age. We discuss where we are in the EU AI Act roadmap (2:37), how to balance innovation and regulation (11:20), the future of the EU AI Office (25:00), and the increasing energy infrastructure demands of AI (42:30).

The European Approach to Regulating Artificial Intelligence

Nvidia's Earnings Report, Gallium and Germanium Export Controls, and OpenAI's National Security Demo Sep 05, 2024

In this episode, we discuss Nvidia's earnings report and its implications for the AI industry (0:53), the impact of China's Gallium and Germanium export controls on the global semiconductor competition (9:50), and why OpenAI is demonstrating its capabilities for the national security community (18:00).

The Past, Present, and Future of Technology Forecasting with Jeff Alstott Aug 30, 2024

In this episode, we are joined by Jeff Alstott, expert at the National Science Foundation (NSF) and director of the Center for Technology and Security Policy at RAND, to discuss past technology forecasting across the national security community (20:45) and a new NSF initiative called Assessing and Predicting Technology Outcomes (APTO) (31:30).

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New Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Report, AI Chip Smuggling, California's SB 1047, and an EU AI Act Update Aug 23, 2024

In this episode, we discuss the CSIS Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies latest report on the DOD's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program (0:58), what recent news about AI chip smuggling means for U.S. export controls (13:40), how California's SB 1047 might affect AI regulation (23:18), and our biggest takeaways from the EU AI Act going into force (33:52).

Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program: Good News, Bad News, and Unanswered Questions

Understanding What Intellectual Property Regulation Means For AI with Andrei Iancu Aug 05, 2024

In this episode, we are joined by Andrei Iancu, former Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and former Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), to discuss whether AI-generated works can be copyrighted (15:52), what the latest USPTO guidance means for the patent subject matter eligibility of AI systems (22:31), who can claim inventorship for AI-facilitated inventions (36:00), and the use of AI by patent and trademark applicants and the USPTO (53:43).

The U.S. Vision for AI Safety: A Conversation with Elizabeth Kelly, Director of the U.S. AI Safety Institute Aug 01, 2024

On this special episode, the CSIS Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies is pleased to host Elizabeth Kelly, Director of the United States Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) was announced by Vice President Kamala Harris at the UK AI Safety Summit in November 2023. The institute was established to advance the science, practice, and adoption of AI safety in the face of risks including those to national security, public safety, and individual rights. Director Kelly will discuss the U.S. AISI’s recently released Strategic Vision, its activities under President Biden’s AI Executive Order, and its approach to the AISI global network announced at the AI Seoul Summit.

How are the Harris and Trump Campaigns Thinking about AI Policy? Jul 29, 2024

In this episode, we discuss what AI policy might like look after the 2024 U.S. presidential election. We dive into the past (1:00), present (9:50), and future (22:50) of both the Trump and Harris campaigns’ AI policy positions and where they fall on the key issue areas like safety (23:01), open-source (25:17), energy infrastructure (33:27), and more.

AI Transformation at the DOD: A Conversation with Chief Digital and AI Officer, Dr. Radha Plumb Jul 16, 2024

In this episode, DOD Chief Digital and AI Officer Dr. Radha Plumb joins Greg Allen to discuss the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO)'s current role at the department and a preview of its upcoming projects. The CDAO was established in 2022 to create, implement, and steer the DOD’s digital transformation and adoption of AI. Under Dr. Plumb’s leadership, the CDAO recently announced a new initiative, Open Data and Applications Government-owned Interoperable Repositories (DAGIR), which will open a multi-vendor ecosystem connecting DOD end users with innovative software solutions. Dr. Plumb discusses the role of Open DAGIR and a series of other transformative projects currently underway at the CDAO.

Autonomous Weapons in Ukraine, Overturning the Chevron Doctrine, and the Delayed Deployment of Apple Intelligence in the EU Jul 08, 2024

In this episode, we discuss the state of autonomous weapons systems adoption in Ukraine (00:55), our takeaways from the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron Doctrine and the implications for AI regulation (17:35), the delayed deployment of Apple Intelligence in the EU (30:55), and a breakdown of Nvidia's deal to sell its technology to data centers in the Middle East (41:30).

AI at the G7 Leaders' Summit, Apple and OpenAI's Partnership, and Saudi Arabia's Zhipu AI Investment Jun 18, 2024

In this episode, we discuss our biggest takeaways from the AI agenda at the G7 Leaders' Summit (0:41), the details of the Apple-OpenAI partnership announcement (8:05), and why Saudi Aramco's investment in Zhipu AI represents a groundbreaking moment in China-Saudi Arabia relations (16:25).

AI Seoul Summit, U.S.-China AI Safety Readout, and the Zhousidun Dataset Jun 03, 2024

In this episode, we break down the policy outcomes from the AI Seoul Summit (0:22), the latest news from the U.S.-China AI safety talks (7:59), and why the Zhousidun (Zeus's Shield) dataset matters (16:30).

Schumer's AI Policy Roadmap, U.S.-China AI Safety Dialogue, and the Replicator Initiative Announcement May 20, 2024

In this episode, we discuss our biggest takeaways from the bipartisan AI policy roadmap led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (1:10), what to expect from the U.S.-China AI safety dialogue (9:55), recent updates to the DOD’s Replicator Initiative (19:25), and Microsoft’s new Intelligence Community AI Tool (29:31).

E.U.-Japan AI Safety Cooperation, U.S. AI Safety Institute Update, and the Air Force's CCA Contract Award May 03, 2024

In this episode, we discuss our biggest takeaways from the new E.U.-Japan AI safety cooperation agreement (0:39), why the latest staffing update from the U.S. AI Safety Institute matters (4:57), and how the Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) contract award is changing the way the DOD develops autonomous systems (11:40).

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G42's Partnership with Microsoft, the IDF's Reported AI System, and Meta's Watermarking Update Apr 19, 2024

In this episode, we discuss Microsoft's investment in G42 and questions surrounding G42's ties to China (1:12), the latest reporting about the Israeli military's use of AI and policy implications advanced technologies in warfare (9:23), and Meta's new watermarking policy (23:01).

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The DARPA Perspective on AI and Autonomy at the DOD | CSIS Events

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The Three Horizons of AI Policy Apr 05, 2024

In this episode, we discuss a framework for understanding the rapidly changing AI policy landscape (0:53), the first-of-its-kind U.S. and U.K. partnership on AI Safety (8:20), Open AI's Voice Engine system (10:53), OMB's latest AI policy announcement (18:00), and Mexico's new role in AI infrastructure (21:50).

How is the G7 Thinking about AI? Mar 29, 2024

In this episode, we give an insider's view on the March G7's Digital and Tech Ministerial meetings (6:15), the Hiroshima Code of Conduct and it's interaction with the EU AI Act (10:50), a breakdown of the new TikTok bill (23:25), and how AI use impacts the already overstressed power grids (40:49)

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Our New Report: Advancing the Hiroshima AI Process Code of Conduct under the 2024 Italian G7 Presidency: Timeline and Recommendations

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The Future of AI and Autonomy in the Automotive Industry with Volvo CEO Jim Rowan Mar 15, 2024

In this episode, we are joined by Volvo CEO Jim Rowan to discuss how AI and autonomy are transforming Volvo's business (3:28), the fragmented regulatory environment around autonomous driving (17:00), navigating the increasingly tense U.S.-China relationship (23:10), its implications for the EV industry (33:14), and upcoming policy changes to look out for (52:00).

OpenAI's legal troubles, Microsoft-Mistral Partnership, and the AI Safety Institute Consortium Mar 07, 2024

In this episode, we discuss the latest legal issues facing OpenAI (0:38), the new Microsoft-Mistral partnership(15:25), and what we can expect from the newly founded U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (18:36).

The State of the Global Semiconductor Competition with Chris Miller Feb 28, 2024

On this special episode of the AI Policy Podcast, we are joined by Chris Miller, author of Chip War: the Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology, and Professor of International History at Tufts University. We discuss Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo's CHIPS Act announcement (1:38), how the semiconductor landscape has changed since Chip War was published (6:39), why U.S. export controls on Russia and China are leaky (12:29), and the latest news from the Chinese semiconductor industry (22:58)

OpenAI Releases Sora Feb 22, 2024

On this episode of the AI Policy Podcast, we discuss the release of OpenAI's Sora tool (0:35), its implications for media (4:10), the risks associated with the model (7:05), and what it all means for elections (18:33) and copyright (22:17).

E.U. AI Act Recap, Chip War Update, and U.S.-China AI Safety Dialogues Feb 08, 2024

On this episode, we discuss the most recent E.U. AI Act milestone (1:19), the latest from the AI chip war (12:23), and U.S.-China AI safety dialogues (22:15).

Global Technology Competition in the Age of AI Jan 29, 2024

On this episode of the AI Policy Podcast, we discuss global technology competition with Senators Michael Bennet and Todd Young.

AI 2024 Outlook Jan 23, 2024

On this episode of the AI Policy Podcast, we discuss our outlook for AI in 2024.

AI 2023 Year in Review Jan 23, 2024

On the first episode of the AI Policy Podcast, listen to our 2023 AI year in review. Learn about the biggest developments, newest policies, and our responses to it all.

The AI Policy Podcast Trailer Jan 17, 2024

CSIS’ Gregory C. Allen, Director of the Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies, is joined by cohost H. Andrew Schwartz on a deep dive into the world of AI policy. Every two weeks, join for insightful discussions regarding AI policy regulation, innovation, national security, and geopolitics. The AI Policy Podcast is by the Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies at CSIS, a bipartisan think-tank in Washington, D.C.

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