Technology & National Security
Within Technology & National Security
Technology is changing our lives. Rapid developments in artificial intelligence, autonomy and unmanned systems, digital infrastructure, networking and social media, and disinformation are profoundly altering the national security landscape. Nation-states have new tools at their disposal for political influence as well as new vulnerabilities to attacks. Authoritarian governments are empowered by high-tech tools of oppression and exploit radical transparency. Artificial intelligence and automation raise profound questions about the role of humans in conflict and war.
CNAS’ Technology and National Security program explores the policy challenges associated with these and other emerging technologies. A key focus of the program is bringing together the technology and policy communities to better understand these challenges and together develop solutions.
Highlights
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Democracy by Design
Reports
For digital freedom to prevail over authoritarian uses of technology, democracies must offer something better....
By Kara Frederick
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Taking the Helm
Reports
The United States needs a new approach to regain the initiative. The stakes are high and the window for action is closing....
By Martijn Rasser & Megan Lamberth
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AI and International Stability: Risks and Confidence-Building Measures
Reports
Exploring the potential use of confidence-building measures built around the shared interests that all countries have in preventing inadvertent war....
By Michael Horowitz & Paul Scharre
