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IST joins the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance

The Institute for Security and Technology (IST) is excited to announce our new membership in the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance, formed to champion responsible global design and release of transparent and inclusive AI systems. This partnership complements IST’s long-standing work on the safety and security implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, which began in 2015 with series of multistakeholder efforts on integration of AI into nuclear command and control, and have most recently included this week’s report on the opportunities and risks of foundation model open access.

announcements, artificial intelligence, multistakeholder, World Economic Forum

December 14, 2023

IST Hosts Convening on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence with U.S. State Department and Private Sector Partners

On October 25, 2023, the Institute of Security and Technology’s (IST) Innovation and Catastrophic Risk team hosted Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance (AVC) Mallory Stewart in San Francisco for a convening on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).

arms control, artificial intelligence, confidence-building measures, NC3

October 27, 2023

IST Provides Input on National AI Priorities

The IST team submitted a response to the request for information (RFI) from the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. Our feedback centers on the increased use of AI to automate technical analysis and identify software vulnerabilities.

artificial intelligence, cyber, LLMs, OSTP, RFI

July 7, 2023

Catalyzing Security in AI Governance

At IST we have been observing recent developments in the nascent AI revolution with interest; conversations around AI and governance align with our own mission to harness opportunities enabled by emerging technologies while also mitigating their attendant risks.

AI governance, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital cognition, machine learning

June 26, 2023

AI-NC3 Integration in an Adversarial Context: Strategic Stability Risks and Confidence Building Measures

AI-NC3 Integration in an Adversarial Context aims to examine the strategic stability risks posed by integrating AI technologies into nuclear command, control and communications systems across the globe.

AI, artificial intelligence, CBMs, confidence-building measures, NC3, responsible AI, strategic stability

February 27, 2023

IST to Partner with Metaculus on Forecasting the AI and Nuclear Landscape

The Institute for Security and Technology is excited to announce a partnership with Metaculus, a community forecasting platform designed to generate ML-optimized collective intelligence on topics of global importance.

AI safety, artificial intelligence, confidence-building measures, nuclear risk reduction

September 21, 2022

April 28, 2022 1:00 pm

Russia’s AI Disconnect: The War in Ukraine and the Looming Collapse of Russia’s AI Industry

artificial intelligence, military AI, Russia, Ukraine

April 28, 2022

Clash for the Future of the Internet: The Metaverse vs. Web3

As the Internet itself continues to progress, two proposals for the future of the Internet have arisen—the metaverse and Web3—that portends a fight between large technology companies and venture capital firms.

artificial intelligence, Future of Digital Security, NatSpecs, NextGenInternet

March 23, 2022

March 23, 2021 2:00 pm

JADC2: The Complexity of Military Capabilities

Complexity is the enemy of security. So why do we keep building ever more complex systems to solve some of our most sensitive challenges? On March 23, IST hosted a panel discussion on JADC2 and how to secure complex systems of systems.

artificial intelligence, Department of Defense, JADC2, machine learning

March 23, 2021

October 23, 2020 2:00 pm

Governing AI Effectively – A Bipartisan Discussion

As the AI in Governance Act of 2020 passed the House of Representatives and moved toward becoming law, IST welcomed Rep. McNerney (D-CA), Rep. Olson (R-TX) and Safiya Noble, Associate Professor at UCLA for a high-level public panel discussion on the bill.

AI governance, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies

October 23, 2020

August 25, 2020 1:30 pm

Virtual Event and Live Q&A with Mr. Nand Mulchandani, Acting Director of the U.S. Department of Defense Joint Artificial Intelligence Center

On August 25, 2020, IST hosted a live discussion with Nand Mulchandani, Acting Director of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center.

artificial intelligence, Department of Defense, global military planning

August 25, 2020

June 16, 2020 1:00 pm

Ask Me Anything featuring Paul Scharre, Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security

How are militaries using unmanned systems, robotics, and AI? Does this strategic shift make escalation less likely—or more? “Killer robots” have recently sparked debate in Washington, Geneva, and the rest of the world. What are the strategic implications of new developments in robotics and autonomy, and how can we anticipate these changes? IST hosted Dr. Paul Scharre for an Ask Me Anything on Zoom to discuss his research at the intersection of strategy and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, unmanned systems, and autonomy for military use.

AMA, artificial intelligence, robots, unmanned systems

June 16, 2020

The Real Value of Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Command and Control

In an article in War on the Rocks, Philip Reiner and Alexa Wehsener make the case for a nuanced discussion about the integration of artificial intelligence in nuclear command, control, and communication systems.

artificial intelligence, machine learning, NC3, nuclear, stability

November 4, 2019

NC3 and Crisis Instability: Growing Dangers in the 21st Century

Daryl Press focuses on the growing threats to nuclear command and control and communication (NC3) systems around the world and the links between vulnerable NC3 and strategic instability due to the risky steps that nuclear weapons states may adopt to protect their arsenals during crises or wars.

October 17, 2019

Roundtable Discussion: AI and Human Decision Making

On June 29, 2018, Technology for Global Security and the Center for Global Security Research hosted a roundtable discussion. The discussion specifically investigated the potential security implications of these technologies as they are considered for use in military capacities. The discussion was attended by a mix of academics, research scientists, venture capitalists, civil society, and industry.

artificial intelligence, autonomous weapons, black box, cyber attacks, decision-making, deterrence, disinformation, ethics, military, stability

November 28, 2018

AI and Human Decision Making: AI and the Battlefield

As the 21st-century geopolitical balance shifts in uncertain ways, there is an increasing eagerness to deploy AI tech into both the physical and digital battlefields to gain both tactical and strategic advantage over adversaries. Based on workshops with IST and the Center for Global Security Research, "AI and Human Decision-Making" considers the implications of AI and ML for the physical and digital battlefield.

algorithms, arms race, artificial intelligence, black box, decision-making, fog of war, military, wargaming

November 28, 2018