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The Atlantic Council Technology Programs comprises five existing efforts—the Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), the GeoTech Center, the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, the Democracy + Tech Initiative, and the Capacity Building Initiative. These operations work together to address the geopolitical implications of technology and provide policymakers and global stakeholders necessary research, insights, and convenings to address challenges around global technology and ensure its responsible advancement.

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Issue Brief

Jun 5, 2026

Countering terrorist propaganda in the age of AI

By Danielle Cosgrove, Doug Livermore, Erin K. McFee, Morgan Tadych, Timothy “Tito” Torres

More people are being exposed to violent propaganda online, and the time between seeing such content, recruitment by a terrorist organization, and action is getting shorter. Counter-terrorism today thus must mean limiting the spread of terrorist content.

Artificial Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

Dispatches

Jun 5, 2026

Agentic AI opens the door to weaponizing financial systems

By John James, Alia Brahimi

AI-enabled financial operations are extending the bounds of modern irregular warfare, targeting systemic vulnerabilities rather than battlefield positions.

Artificial Intelligence Financial Regulation

Dispatches

Jun 3, 2026

Reading between the lines of Trump’s new executive order on AI

By Nitansha Bansal

Atlantic Council experts dig into the details of US President Donald Trump’s recently signed executive order on artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Inflection Points

Jun 1, 2026

The US is struggling with its adversaries over the future of AI. Here’s how to win.

By Frederick Kempe

The Atlantic Council's Commission on AI offers a roadmap to harness the transformative potential of the technology while actively managing its risks.

Artificial Intelligence China

Report

Jun 1, 2026

Atlantic Council Commission on AI lays a roadmap for US leadership in the age of AI

By Atlantic Council experts

The flagship report of the Atlantic Council Commission on AI and US competitiveness, which presents an action-oriented roadmap for strengthening US domestic AI capacity.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

Issue Brief

Jun 1, 2026

Allies and partners

By Mark Scott, Ryan Pan

Geopolitical competition in AI is accelerating, and alliances are a force multiplier.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Issue Brief

Jun 1, 2026

Powering AI

By Joseph Webster, Frank Willey

AI’s expanding energy footprint, from component fabrication to training and deployment, raises challenges for infrastructure, sustainability, and strategic autonomy.

Artificial Intelligence Energy & Environment

Issue Brief

Jun 1, 2026

Supply chain

By Sara Ann Brackett

The AI stack faces growing risks from supply chain disruptions, bottlenecks, and dependencies.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Issue Brief

Jun 1, 2026

Governance of AI

By Coley Felt, Ryan Pan

Governments are key partners in the AI economy, not only as regulators but also as users, integrators, and market shapers.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Issue Brief

Jun 1, 2026

Building talent and institutional readiness

By Trisha Ray

Leading in AI requires more than technical skill: it demands governance capability, interdisciplinary fluency, and strong public institutions.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

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