Artificial Intelligence and Global Security
The CNAS Artificial Intelligence and Global Security Initiative explores how the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution could lead to changes in global power, the character of conflict, and crisis stability. The Initiative will also examine the security dimensions of AI safety and prospects for international cooperation.
This research initiative is informed by the Center for a New American Security's Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and National Security, composed of private industry leaders, former senior government officials, and academic experts. The Task Force is chaired by former Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work.
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Research Agenda
The Initiative’s research agenda covers a range of issues related to the implications of the AI revolution for global security, including:
- Shifting power dynamics among actors in the international arena
- Changes in the character of conflict
- Crisis stability, including conflict initiation, escalation, and arms races
- Security dimensions of AI safety
- Prospects for international cooperation
Reports & Analysis
Technology & National Security
A Million Mistakes a Second
Militaries around the globe are racing to build ever more autonomous drones, missiles, and cyberweapons. Greater autonomy allows for faster reactions on the battlefield, an ad...
Technology & National Security
The Algorithms of August
An artificial intelligence arms race is coming. It is unlikely to play out in the way that the mainstream media suggest, however: as a faceoff between the United States and Ch...
Technology & National Security
Quantum Hegemony?
China is positioning itself as a powerhouse in quantum science. Within the past several years, Chinese researchers have achieved a track record of consistent advances in basic...
Technology & National Security
Artificial Intelligence
Preface by Robert O. Work We are in the midst of an ever accelerating and expanding global revolution in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, with enormous impli...
Technology & National Security
Artificial Intelligence and International Security
This report is part of the Center for a New American Security’s series on Artificial Intelligence and International Security....
Technology & National Security
Strategic Competition in an Era of Artificial Intelligence
This report is part of the Center for a New American Security’s series on Artificial Intelligence and International Security...
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Latest Videos
2017 AI Summit - Fireside Chat with Eric Schmidt
Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman of Alphabet Inc., joins CNAS Technology and National Security Program Director Paul Scharre on a discussion about the state of Artificial Intelligence in the United States and opportunities for private and public sector collaboration. Access the full transcript here.
2017 AI Summit - Opening Keynote with Dr. Andrew Moore
Dr. Andrew Moore, Dean of the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Melon University, addresses the summit by outlining where we stand today in Artificial Intelligence and where the potential for greatest progress lie. The entire AI Summit is available online.
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CNAS AI Experts
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Paul Scharre
Senior Fellow and Director, Technology and National Security Program
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Michael Horowitz
Adjunct Senior Fellow, Technology and National Security Program
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Gregory C. Allen
Adjunct Fellow, Technology and National Security Program
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Elsa B. Kania
Adjunct Fellow, Technology and National Security Program
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Brendan McCord
Adjunct Senior Fellow, Technology and National Security Program
