Plus RAND report on DOD, OECD report on semiconductor industry and the AI Index

Zachary Arnold was the Project Lead for CSET’s Emerging Technology Observatory.

William Hannas is Lead Analyst. He studies Chinese technology transfer and S&T priorities and concerns.

Ryan Fedasiuk was a Non-Resident Sr. Research Analyst/Public Service Fellow at the U.S. Department of State.

Huey-Meei Chang is a Senior China S&T Specialist focusing on Chinese science and technology.

Dahlia Peterson was a State Department Fellow. Her previous research has included how China harnesses various technologies for its AI-powered surveillance programs.

Ben Murphy is Translation Manager at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET).

Daniel Chou is a Data Scientist at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) focused on transforming data into knowledge.

Among great powers, AI has become a new focus of competition due to its potential to transform the character of conflict and disrupt the military balance. This policy brief considers alternative paths toward AI safety and security.