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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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Apr 10, 2024

Groen at 2024 US Cyber Command Legal Conference on AI risks and innovation

On April 10, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Michael Groen spoke at the 2024 US Cyber Command Legal Conference about implementing AI and balancing risk with defense innovation.

Artificial Intelligence
Defense Policy

In the News

Mar 6, 2024

ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited by the Washington Post on AI safety regulations

Read the full article here.

Artificial Intelligence
Financial Regulation

In the News

Mar 4, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Didi Kirsten Tatlow in Newsweek

By Didi Kirsten Tatlow 

On February 29th, Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Didi Kirsten Tatlow published an article in Newsweek on the potential security challenges China’s new AI ‘Supermind’ would impose on the United States.

Artificial Intelligence
China

Event Recap

Mar 1, 2024

Integrating AI innovations into the SME industry in the UAE 

By JP Reppeto

Event Recap for the Win Fellowship discussion on the potential of AI-driven business solutions for SME businesswomen in the UAE and the MENA region more broadly.

Artificial Intelligence
Education

UkraineAlert

Feb 29, 2024

Gulf region markets offer huge growth potential for Ukraine’s IT sector

By Anatoly Motkin

The Gulf region offers opportunities for Ukraine's war-ravaged but vibrant tech sector to reduce its dependence on Western markets and return to growth, writes Anatoly Motkin.

Artificial Intelligence
Conflict

Defense Technology Monitor

Feb 20, 2024

How tech innovations are changing the trajectory of military competitions and conflicts

By Forward Defense

In the February edition of the Defense Technology Monitor, our experts explore emerging technology trends that are shaping global defense.

Artificial Intelligence
China

Report

Feb 15, 2024

Hacking with AI

By Maia Hamin, Stewart Scott

Can generative AI help hackers? By deconstructing the question into attack phases and actor profiles, this report analyzes the risks, the realities, and their implications for policy.

Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity

In the News

Feb 7, 2024

Konaev moderates CSET’s AI Executive Order Report Card Panel

By Atlantic Council

Konaev moderates a discussion about the security implications of AI and emerging technologies

Artificial Intelligence
Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2024

If the US and EU don’t set AI standards, China will first, say Gina Raimondo and Margrethe Vestager

By Katherine Golden

The standardization of technologies is already being dominated by nonmarket and Chinese players, the two officials warned at an AC Front Page event.

Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity

In the News

Jan 23, 2024

Cole publishes with the Peace Research Institute Oslo on AI and military operations

By Atlantic Council

August Cole writes on the impact of artificial intelligence on military planning and operations.

Artificial Intelligence
Defense Policy

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