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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program
The Digital and Cyberspace Policy program addresses one of the most challenging issues facing the country in the twenty-first century: keeping the global internet open, secure, and resilient in the face of unprecedented threats. The program informs policymakers, business leaders, and the general public about the politics of cyberspace through briefings, reports, publications, and podcasts.
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The Digital and Cyberspace Policy program’s cyber operations tracker is a database of the publicly known state-sponsored incidents that have occurred since 2005. Know of an incident not listed in the…
President Trump’s executive order on January 23rd follows his repeal of Biden’s AI executive order, directing reviews of relevant work by federal departments and agencies.
U.S. government officials should quickly declassify information about the national security threat posed by Chinese-owned TikTok or risk huge public backlash and a global loss of stature as a free speech champion.
The Biden administration released new export controls on Monday, January 13, placing restrictions on advanced AI chips, cloud access, and model weights. The measures’ implementation will rely on the Trump administration’s support.
CFR's Technologist-in-Residence Sebastian Elbaum discusses the capabilities, failures, and future of artificial intelligence and its intersections with policy.
The use of deepfakes in the presidential campaign makes clear the risks of continuing to allow technology companies to self-regulate.
New proposed rules on connected vehicles would keep China and Russia out of key parts of the automotive supply chain. But vulnerabilities in national security will remain until the U.S. establishes stronger data privacy protections.
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been breathtaking, and American firms are leading the way in showing the potential of a new AI-propelled world. But rivals like China are gaining ground, with major consequences for the U.S. economy and security.
A U.S. court upheld Congress' TikTok ban last week. As TikTok moves to block the ban and appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court, the future of the platform plays a vital role in U.S.-China technological competition.
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Adam SegalIra A. Lipman Chair in Emerging Technologies and National Security and Director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program
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U.S. government officials should quickly declassify information about the national security threat posed by Chinese-owned TikTok or risk huge public backlash and a global loss of stature as a free speech champion.
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The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been breathtaking, and American firms are leading the way in showing the potential of a new AI-propelled world. But rivals like China are gaining ground, with major consequences for the U.S. economy and security.
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New proposed rules on connected vehicles would keep China and Russia out of key parts of the automotive supply chain. But vulnerabilities in national security will remain until the U.S. establishes stronger data privacy protections.
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Censorship and Freedom of Expression
In a fight over social media, misinformation, free speech, and the role of government, this ruling isn’t about censorship; it’s about facts. -
The United States’ commodified data market is creating increasing national security threats that federal authorities are currently incapable of meeting; the problem will only increase as AI advances.
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The Digital and Cyberspace Policy program’s cyber operations tracker is a database of the publicly known state-sponsored incidents that have occurred since 2005. Know of an incident not listed in the…